Historical Events
- 115 die in nightclub atop 7-story Sennichi department store (Osaka Japan)
- Battle at Springmartin: following a loyalist car bombing of a Catholic-owned pub in the Ballymurphy area of Belfast, clashes erupt between PIRA, UVF and British Army
- Milwaukee Brewers beat Minnesota Twins, 4-3, in 22 innings (started 5/12)
Famous Birthdays
- Darryl Sydor, Canadian NHL defenseman (Dallas Stars), born in Edmonton
- Josh Taves, American football defensive end (New England Patriots), born in Watsonville, California
Famous Deaths
- Dan Blocker, American actor (Cimarron City - "Tiny"; Bonanza - "Hoss"), dies of a pulmonary embolism at 43
About May 13, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
#1 Song: Amazing Grace - The Pipes & Drums & Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
