Historical Events
- A 5.9 magnitude earthquake kills 24 people near Bologna, northern Italy
- Facebook's problematic public listing could cost those involved $115 million from technical glitches
- Indonesian police make the biggest drug bust in ten years after seizing over a million ecstasy pills valued at $45 million
- Thousands march in protest in Johannesburg against Brett Murray's controversial painting The Spear
Famous Deaths
- (Arthel) "Doc" Watson, American Grammy Award-winning bluegrass, folk, and blues guitarist, songwriter, and singer, dies from complications following surgery at 89
- Mark Minkov, Russian/Soviet theater and film score composer, dies at 67
About May 29, 2012
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra
#1 Song: We Are Young - Fun Ft. Janelle Monae
