May 12 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on May 12 (13)

• Adolfo Pedernera (Died: 1995-05-12) — Argentine football legend, nicknamed 'El Maestro,' pivotal in the 1940s.
• Amy Lowell (Died: 1925-05-12) — American poet, key figure in the Imagist school, known for her vibrant verse.
• Augustus II the Strong (Born: 1670-05-12) — Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, known for his strong physique and patronage of the arts.
• Burt Bacharach (Born: 1928-05-12) — Influential composer of orchestral pop, known for atypical chord progressions and collaborations with Hal David.
• Dorothy Hodgkin (Born: 1910-05-12) — Pioneering chemist who used X-ray crystallography to map biomolecular structures.
• Erik Erikson (Died: 1994-05-12) — Pioneering psychoanalyst known for the theory of psychosocial development.
• Gabriel Fauré (Born: 1845-05-12) — Master French composer known for refined harmony and lyrical depth.
• George Carlin (Born: 1937-05-12) — Influential comedian known for sharp social critique and linguistic satire.
• Józef Piłsudski (Died: 1935-05-12) — Father of the Second Polish Republic, pivotal statesman, and military leader.
• Justus von Liebig (Born: 1803-05-12) — Pioneering chemist, founder of organic chemistry, and father of modern agricultural science.
• Katharine Hepburn (Born: 1907-05-12) — Iconic American actress celebrated for spirited roles and four Academy Awards.
• Rami Malek (Born: 1981-05-12) — Acclaimed American actor known for roles in Bohemian Rhapsody and Mr. Robot.
• Theodoric the Great (Born: 0454-05-12) — Ostrogothic King of Italy and powerful ruler of the former Western Roman Empire.