Historical Events
- 140,000 miners of anthracite coal in Pennsylvania go out on a strike called by the United Mine Workers after the owners have refused to recognize the UMW, negotiate or submit to arbitration
Famous Birthdays
- Heinrich Kirchner, German sculptor (d. 1984)
About May 12, 1902
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
