Historical Events
- 5.9 magnitude earthquake kills 24 people near Bologna, Italy
- Facebook's problematic public listing could cost those involved $115 million from technical glitches
- Indonesian police seize over a million ecstasy pills, valued at $45 million; their biggest drug bust in ten years
- Thousands march in protest in Johannesburg against Brett Murray's controversial painting "The Spear", part of the artist's Hail to the Thief II exhibition that criticizes South Africa's ruling party
Famous Deaths
- (Arthel) "Doc" Watson, American Grammy Award-winning bluegrass, folk, and blues guitarist, songwriter, and singer, dies from complications following surgery at 89
- Mark Minkov, Russian Soviet theater and film score composer, dies at 67
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About May 29, 2012
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra
#1 Song: We Are Young - Fun Ft. Janelle Monae
