Historical Events
Appointment of Interest
Dmitry Medvedev is confirmed as Russian Prime Minister by the State Duma, after being nominated by Vladimir Putin
Famous Deaths
- Maurice Sendak, American author and illustrator, dies at 83
- Nicholas Katzenbach, American Attorney General, dies at 90
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About May 8, 2012
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra
#1 Song: Young - Tulisa
