What Happened on May 7, 1912

Historical Events

Plans for Pulitzer Prize

Columbia University approves plans for awarding the Pulitzer Prize in several categories, after established by Joseph Pulitzer

Famous Birthdays

  • Paul Brenneker, Dutch missionary, ethnologist, photographer and folklorist, born in Venlo, Netherlands (d. 1996)

About May 7, 1912

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus