Historical Events
- Wenchuan earthquake, measuring 7.8 in magnitude occurs in Sichuan, China, killing over 87,000, injuring 374,643 and leaving homeless between 4.8 million and 11 million people
Famous Deaths
- Irena Sendler [née Krzyżanowska], Polish nurse, social worker, and WWII heroine who helped smuggle Jewish ghetto children to safety, dies at 98 [1]
- Robert Rauschenberg, American artist (b. 1925)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About May 12, 2008
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
#1 Song: 4 Minutes - Madonna Ft. Justin Timberlake
