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What Happened on May 12, 1874

Historical Events

  • US Assay Office in Helena, Montana, authorized

Famous Birthdays

  • Clemens von Pirquet, Austrian physician (Pirquet’s skin test for tuberculosis, coined the word 'allergy'), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1929)

About May 12, 1874

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus