Historical Events
- 138th Kentucky Derby: Mario Gutierrez aboard Ill Have Another wins in 2:01.83
- 17 people are killed and 47 missing after a flash flood in Nepal
FA Cup Final
English FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London (89,102): Chelsea beats Liverpool, 2–1; Didier Drogba scores winner for Blues' 7th title
- Japan shuts down its nuclear reactors leaving the country without nuclear power for the first time since 1970
Famous Weddings
- Actress Julie Benz (40) weds marketing executive Rich Orosco (39) at the historic John Sowden house in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles
Famous Deaths
- "Sweet Joe" Russell, American a cappella singer (The Persuasions - "Slip Sliding Away"), dies at 72 [1]
- Raman Surendranath, Indian cricket fast bowler (11 Tests, 26 wickets), dies at 75
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About May 5, 2012
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra
- #1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen