Historical Events for 12th May 2023

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1877 - Ottawa Rough Riders 1st outside competition vs Britannia
1908 - George Bernard Shaw's play "Getting Married" premieres in London
1919 - New York Yankees and Washington Senators play second straight extra inning tie, 4-4 in 15 innings at the Polo Grounds; 0-0 in 12 the previous day
1948 - Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands abdicates due to ill health
1956 - East Pakistan struck by cyclone and tidal waves
1965 - The Rolling Stones record their smash hit single "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
1967 - Provo disbands in Neth Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
1984 - France performs nuclear test
1996 - "Inherit the Wind" closes at Royale Theater NYC after 45 performances
2018 - 63rd Eurovision song contest won by Netta from Israel in Lisbon, Portugal

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