What Happened on May 12

Treaty Of Paris Ratification Documents Are Exchanged

The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, ratified by the Congress of the Confederation on January 14, 1784 and by the King of Great... Read more

Henry Cabot Lodge Is Born

On May 12, 1850, Republican statesman and noted historian Henry Cabot Lodge was born in Boston, Massachusetts. One of the first students at... Read more

Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell open New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children

Known worldwide as the first woman to receive her degree as a Doctor of Medicine, Elizabeth Blackwell represents a historic moment in modern... Read more

Battle of Raymond

The Battle of Raymond was fought on May 12, 1863, near Raymond, Mississippi, during the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War. The bitter... Read more

Battle of Meadow Bridge - Union Forces Rebuild Bridge

The Battle of Meadow Bridge (also known as the Battle of Richmond Heights) was an engagement on May 12, 1864, in Henrico County, Virginia, during... Read more

Battle of Palmito Ranch

Other Names: Palmito Hill Location: Cameron County Campaign: Expedition from Brazos Santiago (1865) Date(s): May 12-13, 1865 Principal... Read more

Theodore Roosevelt Visits San Francisco

On Tuesday, May 12, 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt paid an official visit to San Francisco. Cameraman H. J. Miles captured the president's... Read more

Battle of Hannut Begins

The Battle of Hannut was a World War II battle fought during the Battle of Belgium and took place on 12 May 1940 – 14 May 1940 at Hannut in... Read more

British Royal Air Force French Armée de l'Air Attack German-Held Maastricht

On the morning of 12 May, in response to Belgian pressure and necessity, the Royal Air Force and the Armée de l'Air undertook several air attacks... Read more

General Winkelman Orders Destruction of Dutch Bridges and Oil Reserves to Prevent German Advance

In the afternoon General Winkelman received information about armoured forces advancing in the Langstraat region, on the road between... Read more

The Second Battle of Kharkov

The Kharkov area was a pivotal area on the Eastern Front, sitting astride two important strategic axes towards Kursk and the Donbas. The Russian... Read more

Allied Forces Launch Operation Diadem to Break German Defenses on the Winter Line

Operation Diadem, also referred to as the Fourth Battle of Monte Cassino was an offensive operation undertaken by the Allies (U.S. Fifth and... Read more

Capital Airlines Flight 75 Crashes

Just three minutes later the aircraft lost control in an area of severe turbulence and entered a steep descent. The aircraft probably reached an... Read more

Brett Gurewitz is born

Brett W. Gurewitz, nicknamed Mr. Brett, is the guitarist and a songwriter of Bad Religion. He is also the owner of the music label Epitaph Records... Read more

Jimi Hendrix releases Are You Experienced

Are You Experienced is the debut album by English/American rock band The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Released in 1967, it was the first LP for Track... Read more

Mick Jagger Marries Bianca Macias

On May 12th, 1971, Mick Jagger and Bianca Macias tie the knot in a Roman Catholic ceremony at St. Anne’s Church in St. Tropez in the south of... Read more

The Rolling Stones Release 'Exile on Main St.'

Exile on Main St. is the tenth studio album by English rock band The Rolling Stones. It was released as a double LP in 1972 and drew on influences... Read more

Mayaguez Incident Marks the Last Official Battle of the U.S. Involvement in Vietnam

The Mayagüez incident involving the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia on May 12–15, 1975, marked the last official battle of the U.S. involvement in the... Read more

Rage releases Reign of Fear

Reign of Fear is the debut full-length album by the German heavy metal band Rage. It was released in 1986. The album was remastered by... Read more

Cameron Dollar

Cameron Shane Dollar (born May 12, 1987 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an American professional MMA fighter. He is a competitor on SpikeTV's The Ultimate... Read more

Morbid Angel releases Altars of Madness

Altars of Madness is Florida-based death metal band Morbid Angel's debut album. Bonus tracks were included on the CD version as well as the... Read more

Testament Releases "The Ritual"

The Ritual is the fifth album released by Testament in 1992. It is to date the last studio album to feature drummer Louie Clemente, and was also... Read more

"The Hamptons" - Season 5 Episode 21 of Seinfeld Premiers

"The Hamptons" is the eighty-fifth episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 21st episode for the 5th season. It aired on May 12, 1994. This... Read more

Larry Bird is Introduced as Indiana Pacers Head Coach

May 12, 1997 Frustrated with his largely ceremonial duties as special assistant to Celtics owner Paul Gaston, Bird begins to pursue other options.... Read more

Larry Bird is Named NBA Coach of the Year

May 12, 1998 Named NBA Coach of the Year, having led the Pacers to a 58-24 record, the best in franchise history. He is the fourth first-year... Read more