Historical Events
#1 in the Charts
"Cocktails For Two" by Duke Ellington hits #1
- 59th Preakness: Robert Jones aboard High Quest wins in 1:58.2
Famous Birthdays
- Elechi Amadi, Nigerian novelist (The Concubine), born in Aluu (d. 2016)
About May 12, 1934
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 89 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
