Historical Events
- Ralph Vaughan Williams' opera "Poisoned Kiss" premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- David Snell, British jazz harpist and conductor, born in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
- Frank Stella, American artist, born in Malden, Massachusetts
- Guillermo Endara, President of Panama (1989-94), born in Panama City, Panama (d. 2009)
- Klaus Doldinger, German jazz saxophonist (Passport) and composer for film, born in Berlin, Germany
Tom Snyder (1936-2007)
American television and radio interviewer (Tomorrow, 1973-82; The Late Late Show, 1995-99), and news anchor (NBC Weekend News; WABC), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
About May 12, 1936
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus