Famous Birthdays
- Archibald Cox, U.S. Solicitor General (d. 2004)
- Marshall Royal, American jazz alto saxophonist and clarinetist (Count Basie Orchestra), born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma (d. 1995)
About May 12, 1912
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus