May 12

Wednesday 12, 1999:

David Steel becomes the first Presiding Officer (speaker) of the modern Scottish Parliament.

Saturday 12, 1962:

Douglas MacArthur delivers his famous "Duty, Honor, Country" valedictory speech at West Point.

Thursday 12, 1932:

Ten weeks after his abduction, the infant son of Charles Lindbergh is found dead in Hopewell, New Jersey just a few miles from the Lindbergh's home.

Friday 12, 1797:

First Coalition: Napoleon I of France conquers Venice.

Sunday 12, 1191:

Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre.