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May 12, tens of thousands die in Sichuan earthquake

Last updated: May 12, 2025 1:35 am
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It is currently Monday, May 12, 2025, marking the 132nd day of the year with 233 days remaining.

Historical Events on This Day:

On May 12, 2008, a powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck China’s Sichuan province, resulting in the tragic loss of over 87,000 lives.

Additional Notable Events:

In 1780, Charleston, South Carolina, surrendered to British forces during the Revolutionary War.

In 1846, the Donner Party embarked on their ill-fated journey from Independence, Missouri, to California on the Oregon Trail.

In 1932, the kidnapped son of aviator Charles Lindbergh, Charles Lindbergh Jr., was discovered deceased near Hopewell, New Jersey.

In 1933, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration were established by the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration.

In 1949, the Soviet Union ended the Berlin Blockade, which had been circumvented by the Western powers through the Berlin Airlift.

In 1975, the Khmer Rouge-led Cambodian government seized the American ship SS Mayaguez, leading to a three-day battle resulting in the deaths of 41 Americans.

In 1982, a Spanish priest armed with a bayonet attacked Pope John Paul II in Fatima, Portugal, but was subdued by security guards.

Celebrity Birthdays Today:

  • Johnny Bucyk, Hockey Hall of Famer, turns 90.
  • Steve Winwood, Musician, celebrates his 77th birthday.
  • Bruce Boxleitner, Actor, turns 75.
  • Gabriel Byrne, Actor, also turns 75.
  • Billy Squier, Singer, celebrates his 75th birthday.
  • George Karl, Basketball Hall of Fame coach, turns 74.
  • Kix Brooks, Country musician, is 70 years old today.
  • Ving Rhames, Actor, celebrates his 66th birthday.
  • Emilio Estevez, Actor-filmmaker, turns 63.
  • Carla Hall, Chef/TV personality, celebrates her 61st birthday.
  • Stephen Baldwin, Actor, turns 59.
  • Tony Hawk, Skateboarder, celebrates his 57th birthday.
  • Kim Fields, Actor, turns 56.
  • Rhea Seehorn, Actor, celebrates her 53rd birthday.
  • Malin Akerman, Actor, is 47 years old today.
  • Jason Biggs, Actor, turns 47.
  • Rami Malek, Actor, celebrates his 44th birthday.

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