1975⚡ Event
Mayaguez Incident
On May 12, 1975, the Cambodian navy seized the American container ship SS Mayaguez in what they claimed to be Cambodian territorial waters. This incident led to a military response from the United States.
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What Happened on May 12?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 12 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on May 12(5)
1982⚡ Event
Coppergate Helmet Discovery
On May 12, 1982, the Coppergate Helmet, the best-preserved of the six known Anglo-Saxon helmets, was discovered. The helmet is a significant archaeological find.
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1982⚡ Event
Attempted Assassination of Pope John Paul II
On May 12, 1982, Juan María Fernández y Krohn attempted to assassinate Pope John Paul II with a bayonet in Fátima, Portugal. The Pope survived the attack.
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1998⚡ Event
Trisakti University Shootings
On May 12, 1998, four students were shot and killed by Indonesian soldiers at Trisakti University in Jakarta. This event led to widespread riots and the resignation of President Suharto nine days later.
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2008⚡ Event
Postville Immigration Raid
On May 12, 2008, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted the largest-ever workplace raid in Postville, Iowa, arresting nearly 400 immigrants for identity theft and document fraud.
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Birthdays on May 12(5)
Deaths on May 12(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Aimee Stephens
Aimee Stephens was an American funeral director and U.S. Supreme Court litigant.
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2024🕊️ Death
Mark Damon
Mark Damon was an American film actor and producer.
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2024🕊️ Death
David Sanborn
David Sanborn was an American saxophonist.
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May 12 in History
May 12 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 12
Examples currently recorded for May 12 include Mayaguez Incident (1975), Coppergate Helmet Discovery (1982), Attempted Assassination of Pope John Paul II (1982). View all events →
Birthdays on May 12
People recorded as born on May 12 include Mo Bamba, Hiroki Itō, Issa Kaboré. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 12
Remembered figures who died on May 12 include Dennis Nilsen, Aimee Stephens, Mark Damon. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 12?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 12: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 12?
- One event currently recorded for May 12 is: Mayaguez Incident.
- Who was born on May 12?
- People recorded as born on May 12 include Mo Bamba, Hiroki Itō, Issa Kaboré.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 12?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 12.
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