Historical Events
- Dow Jones for 5th straight day of the week sets a new record (4430.59)
- Jose Mesa gets 1st of his M.L. record 37 consecutive saves
NHL Record
Martin Brodeur ties NHL record getting his 3rd playoff shutout in 4
Famous Birthdays
- Luke Benward, American actor, born in Franklin, Tennessee
- Sullivan and Sawyer Sweeten, American actors (Everyone loves Raymond), born in Brownwood, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Lubin, American film director and producer (Francis The Talking Mule, Mr Ed), dies at 95
- Giorgio Belladonna, Italian bridge player (16 x World C'ships; 10 x European C'ships, Italy open team-of-four), dies of lung cancer at 71
- Marcel Rubin, Austrian composer, dies at 89
- Reza Abdoh, Iranian born American theater director and playwright, dies of AIDS at 32
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About May 12, 1995
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
#1 Song: Dreamer - Livin' Joy
