Historical Events
Event of Interest
Arthur Honegger and Paul Claudel's oratorio "Jeanne d'Arc au bûcher" premieres in Basel
Arthur Honegger
- Sandoz Labs manufactures LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)
Famous Birthdays
- Andrei Amalrik, Russian writer/dissident
- Millie Perkins, American actress (Diary of Anne Frank, Table for 5, Shooting), born in Passaic, New Jersey
- Susan Hampshire, English actress (Vanity Fair, Living Free), born in London, England
1938 Highlights
About May 12, 1938
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
