Historical Events
- 46th Eurovision Song Contest: Tanel Padar, Dave Benton and 2XL for Estonia wins singing "Everybody" in Copenhagen
- English FA Cup Final, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff (72,500): Liverpool beats Arsenal, 2-1 with Michael Owen scoring twice for the Reds
Music Concert
Ringo Starr's seventh All-Starr Band debuts in concert; members include: Roger Hodgson, Ian Hunter, Howard Jones, Greg Lake, Sheila E., and Mark Rivera
Famous Weddings
- American actor Eddie Cibrian (28) weds TV personality Brandi Glanville (28) at the beachfront Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
Famous Deaths
- (Pierino) Perry Como, American singer ("Catch A Falling Star") and TV personality (The Perry Como Show), dies at 89
- Alexei Tupolev, Russian aircraft designer (b. 1925)
- Didi (Waldyr Pereira), Brazilian soccer midfielder (68 caps; Fluminense), dies at 72
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About May 12, 2001
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: All For You - Janet
#1 Song: It's Raining Men - Geri Halliwell
