What Happened on May 12, 2016

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Michel Temer, former vice-president, becomes Brazilian interim President after a vote to impeach Dilma Rousseff

Famous Divorces

Billie Piper

English actress Billie Piper and fellow actor Laurence Fox divorce after 8 years of marriage

Famous Deaths

  • Delbert L. Latta, American politician (Rep-R-OH, 1959-89), dies at 96
  • Julius La Rosa, American singer (fired by Arthur Godfrey on the air), dies at 86
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights

About May 12, 2016

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Panda - Desiigner
  • UK #1 Song: One Dance - Drake Ft. Wizkid & Kyla