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What Happened on May 12, 1902

Historical Events

  • 140,000 miners of anthracite coal in Pennsylvania go out on a strike called by the United Mine Workers after the owners have refused to recognize the UMW, negotiate or submit to arbitration

Famous Birthdays

  • Heinrich Kirchner, German sculptor (d. 1984)

About May 12, 1902

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 122 years and 2 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus