What happened this day in history May 12, 1998

What are the important events that happened on May 12, 1998? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 12, 1998: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 12, 1998 is the 132nd day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 233 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 29, 1998 – a Tuesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 248,592 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectatriacontadigon’ day.

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If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $3,573.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Tiger is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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May 12, 1998 Historical Events

  • 1998
    Four students are shot at Trisakti University, leading to widespread riots and the fall of Suharto

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