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On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
May 12
Events on This Day
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1937
76 years ago
George VI is crowned king of England after his brother the Duke of Windsor abdicates the throne. George is later a major symbolic leader during World War II.
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1968
45 years ago
The Poor People’s March is held in Washington, D.C., organized by Coretta Scott King and ministers Ralph D. Abernathy and Jesse Jackson.
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1970
43 years ago
Harry A. Blackmun is unanimously confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Though a onetime staunch conservative, he would later go on to author the Court's opinion on Roe v. Wade.
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1997
16 years ago
Basketball great Larry Bird is announced as the head coach of the Indiana Pacers and goes on to win NBA Coach of the Year in his rookie season.
May 12
Born on This Day
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Emilio Estevez
- In these groups:
- Famous Fathers
- Hispanic Actors
- Brat Packers
Emilio Estevez
Film Actor / 1962 -
Actor and "Brat Pack" member Emilio Estevez starred in The Breakfast Club, Repo Man, and a brief marriage to Paula Abdul.
Born: May 12, 1962
Age: 51 years old
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Occupation: Film Actor -
Tony Hawk
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- People with Animal Names
- Famous Taureans
- Famous People Named Tony
Tony Hawk
Professional Skateboarder / 1968 -
Tony Hawk is a professional skateboarder, probably the most famous to ever be involved in the sport.
1968 | 45 years old
Professional Skateboarder -
Gabriel Byrne
- In these groups:
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Gabriel Byrne
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1950 -
Actor and producer Gabriel Byrne was involved in many successful films, including Little Women, The Usual Suspects, Vanity Fair and Julie and Julia.
1950 | 63 years old
Film Actor, Theater Actor, ... -
Ving Rhames
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- Names We Like
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Actors
Ving Rhames
Film Actor / 1959 -
Ving Rhames is an actor known for roles in such films as Pulp Fiction and the Mission: Impossible franchise.
Born: May 12, 1959
Age: 54 years old
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Occupation: Film Actor -
Katharine Hepburn
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- Sparks On The Set
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Katharine Hepburn
Film Actress, Theater Actress / 1907 - 2003
Katharine Hepburn was an actress known as a spirited performer with a touch of eccentricity in films such as The African Queen and On Golden Pond.
1907 | 96 years old
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George Carlin
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Taureans
George Carlin
Film Actor, Comedian / 1937 - 2008
Actor, writer, and comedian George Carlin was known for his stand-up routines as well as TV appearances and roles in such films as 1987's Outrageous Fortune.
1937 | 71 years old
Film Actor, Comedian
May 12
Died on This Day
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Perry Como
- In these groups:
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Singers
Perry Como
Film, Singer, Television Personality / 1912 - 2001
Singer Perry Como is best known for his warm baritone crooning which came to characterize popular music in the 40s and 50s.
Died: May 12, 2001
Age: 88 years old
Place: Juniper Inlet Colony, Florida , United States
Occupation: Film, Singer, Television Personality -
Robert Reed
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- TV Dads
- Famous Libras
- Famous Actors
Robert Reed
Television Actor / 1932 - 1992
American actor Robert Reed played the quintessential family man Mike Brady in the enduring sitcom The Brady Bunch.
1992 | 59 years old
Television Actor -
Jeb Stuart
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- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Aquarians
Jeb Stuart
General / 1833 - 1864
Jeb Stuart was a General and cavalry leader for the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. He worked closely with General Robert E. Lee.
1864 | 31 years old
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Ritchie Valens
- In these groups:
- Aviation Accident Victims
- Name Changers
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
Ritchie Valens
Songwriter, Singer / 1941 - 1959
Mexican-American musician Ritchie Valens is best known for his hit "La Bamba." His successful career was cut short when he died in a plane crash at age 17.
May 13, 1941
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Tony Pérez
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- Hispanic Athletes
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Baseball Players
Tony Pérez
Baseball Player / 1942 -
Tony Pérez was a professional baseball player in the 1960s and 1970s who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000.May 14, 1942
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Ellen Wilson
- In these groups:
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
- Famous Taureans
Ellen Wilson
U.S. First Lady / 1860 - 1914
While her husband Woodrow was president, First Lady Ellen Wilson advocated improved housing conditions for D.C.'s black population.
May 15, 1860
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Adrienne Rich
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Scholars
Adrienne Rich
Scholar, Academic Author, Journalist, Poet / 1929 - 2012
Adrienne Rich is a U.S. poet, scholar and critic whose work exhibits her commitment to the women's movement and a lesbian/feminist aesthetic influence.
May 16, 1929
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Tony Pérez
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Tony Pérez
Baseball Player / 1942 -
Tony Pérez was a professional baseball player in the 1960s and 1970s who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000.May 14, 1942
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Hosni Mubarak
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- Famous Taureans
- Famous People Born in 1928
- Famous Egyptians
Hosni Mubarak
World Leader / 1928 -
Hosni Mubarak became president of Egypt in 1981—following Anwar el-Sadat's assassination—and served in that position until 2011, when popular unrest forced him to resign.May 4, 1928
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