May 12

Monday 12, 1975:

Mayagüez incident: The Cambodian navy seizes the American merchant ship SS Mayaguez in international waters.

Friday 12, 1972:

The Rolling Stones release Exile On Main Street, often considered their best album.

Monday 12, 1952:

Gaj Singh crowned Maharaja of Jodhpur.

Tuesday 12, 1885:

North-West Rebellion: The four-day Battle of Batoche, pitting rebel French Canadians against the Canadian government, comes to an end with a decisive rebel defeat.

Monday 12, 1873:

Oscar II of Sweden-Norway is crowned King of Sweden.