May 12th is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 233 days remaining until the end of the year.
What is the significance of May 12?
Following are some of the notable events that have occurred on May 12th throughout history:
- 1775 – The American Revolutionary War begins with the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
- 1864 – The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House begins during the American Civil War.
- 1907 – The first Mother’s Day is celebrated in West Virginia.
- 1941 – German troops capture Tobruk, Libya, during World War II.
- 1967 – The first ATM machine is installed in London.
- 1987 – The United States Supreme Court rules that the death penalty is constitutional.
- 2008 – A devastating earthquake strikes Sichuan, China, killing over 80,000 people.
- 2010 – A plane crash in Tripoli, Libya, kills 103 people, including Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
When is May 12 in 2023?
May 12, 2023, falls on a Friday.
When is May 12 in 2024?
May 12, 2024, falls on a Wednesday.
When is May 12 in 2025?
May 12, 2025, falls on a Monday.
When is May 12 in 2026?
May 12, 2026, falls on a Tuesday.
When is May 12 in 2027?
May 12, 2027, falls on a Wednesday.
When is May 12 in 2028?
May 12, 2028, falls on a Friday.
When is May 12 in 2029?
May 12, 2029, falls on a Saturday.
When is May 12 in 2030?
May 12, 2030, falls on a Sunday.
Additional Information
- May 12th is the feast day of Saint Pancras, a Roman martyr who was beheaded in the 4th century.
- May 12th is also the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
- The zodiac sign for people born on May 12th is Taurus.
Conclusion
May 12th is a day with a rich history and many different meanings. It is a day to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future.
