Historical Events
Pulp Fiction
"Pulp Fiction", directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring John Travolta, Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson premieres at the Cannes Film Festival (Palme d'Or 1994)
- WIBC Bowling Queens won by Anne Marie Duggan
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Beit, British politician and art philanthropist, dies at 91
- Erik Erikson, American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst (coined the phrase "identity crisis"), dies at 91
- Helen Lee Mai, Hong Kong actress, dies at 63
- John Smith, British Labour Party chairman (1992-94), dies at 55
- Xenophon Balaskas, South Africa cricketer (9 Tests for South Africa, 22 wkts), dies at 83
About May 12, 1994
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 29 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Sign - Ace Of Base
#1 Song: Inside - Stiltskin
