Historical Events
Event of Interest
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces a $260 million economic rescue package, worth 10% of GDP
- Militants storm a hospital and a funeral in Kabul, Afghanistan, shooting an estimated 40 people dead including new mothers and their babies
COVID-19 Pandemic
Russia's confirmed cases of COVID-19 reach 232,000, 2nd highest in the world, a day after President Vladimir Putin eased the country's lockdown
- US coronavirus task force testifies to the Senate that the US "is not out of the woods yet" that the pandemic is not under control and risks surge in cases if reopens too soon
- Wuhan, epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak, draws up plans to test all 11 million residents after it records a new cluster of 6 cases
Famous Deaths
- Astrid Kirchherr, German photographer, helped establish The Beatles image, dies at 81
- Michel Piccoli, French actor (Topaz, Peril, May Fools), dies at 94
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About May 12, 2020
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
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#1 Song: Say So - Doja Cat Featuring Nicki Minaj
#1 Song: Toosie Slide - Drake
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