What Happened on May 12, 1975

Day of the Week: Monday

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

Person of interestJonah Lomu

Jonah Lomu, New Zealand rugby union winger (youngest ever All Black, 63 internationals), born in Auckland (d. 2015)

Rugby Union Superstar Jonah Lomu
Rugby Union Superstar
Jonah Lomu
  • Lawrence Phillips, running back (St Louis Rams)