Historical Events
- Grevelingen dam closes in major project to protect the southwest of the Netherlands from flooding
- US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island
Famous Birthdays
- Brett Gurewitz, American guitarist and songwriter (Bad Religion), record label owner, and producer (Epitaph), born in Los Angeles, California
- Emilio Estevez, American actor (Breakfast Club, Young Guns, Mighty Ducks), born in NYC, New York
Famous Deaths
- Dick Calkins, American comic strip artist and co-author of Buck Rogers), dies at 67
About May 12, 1962
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 61 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Soldier Boy - The Shirelles
#1 Song: Nut Rocker - B. Bumble & The Stingers
