Historical Events
- US merchant ship Mayaguez seized by Cambodian forces
Famous Birthdays
- Jared Polis, American businessman and politician, Governor of Colorado (2018-), born in Boulder, Colorado
Jonah Lomu (1975-2015)
New Zealand rugby union winger (youngest ever All Black, 63 internationals), born in Auckland, New Zealand
- Lawrence Phillips, running back (St Louis Rams), born in Little Rock, Arkansas
Famous Deaths
- Joe Mooney, American jazz and pop accordionist, organist, and vocalist, dies at 64
1975 Highlights
About May 12, 1975
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) - Tony Orlando & Dawn
#1 Song: Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette
