Historical Events
- James Connolly and Sean McDermott are executed following their involvement in the Easter Rising in Dublin
Famous Birthdays
- Ellis Kohs, American composer (Lohiau and Hiiaka), educator, and musicologist, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2000)
Famous Deaths
- James Connolly, Irish socialist (founder of the Irish Socialist Republican Party), dies at 47
1916 Highlights
About May 12, 1916
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
