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Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Day 132 of 2026  ·  233 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 20
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Births (5) Deaths (0) Events (1) Reminders (0)
US
Arts & Culture Miscellaneous Politics & Government
5 Births
1 Events
6 Total entries

★ Born on this day 5 entries

1820
Florence Nightengale, inspiration to nurses everywhere.
US 206 yrs ago
1845
Gabriel Faure, composer.
US Arts & Culture 181 yrs ago
1925
Yogi Barra, catcher.
US 101 yrs ago
1937
George Carlin, comedian, actor.
US Arts & Culture 89 yrs ago
1958
Cathy L. Green
US 68 yrs ago

► Events on this day 1 entry

1789
Society of St. Tammany is formed by Revolutionary War soldiers. It later becomes an infamous group of New York City political bosses.
US Politics & Government 237 yrs ago