Historical Events
- A Russian passenger jet disappears with 45 people on board
- Mark Rothko's "Orange, Red, Yellow" becomes the most expensive contemporary art piece to be sold at auction for $86.9 million dollars
Event of Interest
United States President Barack Obama officially states his support for same-sex marriage
Famous Deaths
Vidal Sassoon (1928-2012)
British-American hair stylist and CEO of Vidal Sasson, dies from leukemia at 84
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About May 9, 2012
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 11 months and 21 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
