Historical Events
- Fifty-nine Democratic lawmakers bring the Texas Legislature to a standstill by going into hiding in a dispute over a Republican congressional redistricting plan
- The Riyadh compound bombings, carried out by Al Qaeda, 26 killed
Famous Birthdays
- Madeleine McCann, English child who mysteriously disappeared on holiday in Spain in 2007, born in Leicester, England
Famous Deaths
- Michael Richardson, British investment banker and advisor to Margaret Thatcher known as "Mr Privatisation", dies at 78
- Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, French UN High Commissioner for Refugees (b. 1933)
About May 12, 2003
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 20 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Get Busy - Sean Paul
#1 Song: Ignition - R. Kelly
