May 12 in History
What happened on May 12 in history?
A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on may 12 in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened on may 12 in history.
?>1975
The U.S. merchant ship Mayaguez is seized by Cambodian forces.
1969
Viet Cong sappers try unsuccessfully to overrun Landing Zone Snoopy in Vietnam.
1949
The Berlin Blockade ends.
1943
Axis forces in North Africa surrender.
1942
The Soviet Army launches its first major offensive of the war, taking Kharkov in the eastern Ukraine.
1940
The Nazi conquest of France begins with the crossing Musee River.
1935
Alcoholics Anonymous is founded in Akron, Ohio by “Bill W.,” a stockbroker, and “Dr. Bob S.,” a heart surgeon.
1932
The body of Charles Lindbergh’s baby is found.
1926
The Airship Norge becomes the first vessel to fly over the North Pole.
1885
In the Battle of Batoche, French Canadians rebel against the Canadian government.
1881
Tunisia, in North Africa becomes a French protectorate.
1865
The last land battle of the Civil war occurs at Palmito Ranch, Texas. It is a Confederate victory.
1864
Union General Benjamin Butler attacks Drewry’s Bluff on the James River.
1863
With a victory at the Battle of Raymond, Mississippi, Union General Ulysses S. Grant closes in on Vicksburg.
1851
The Tule River War ends.
1780
Charleston, South Carolina falls to British forces.
1641
The chief advisor to Charles I, Thomas Wentworth, is beheaded in the Tower of London
1588
King Henry III flees Paris after Henry of Guise triumphantly enters the city.