CoM Moderators Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 1534 - German Duchy of Wurttemberg becomes Lutheran under Ulrich, Duke of Württemberg 1864 - Battle of Spotsylvania, fought near Courthouse, Virginia (Overland Campaign), inconclusive result (US Civil War) 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 1953 - KUHT TV channel 8 (PBS) in Houston, TX, begins broadcasting 1967 - 20th Cannes Film Festival: "Blowup" directed by Michelangelo Antonioni wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film 1972 - Milwaukee Brewers beat Minnesota Twins, 4-3, in 22 innings (completed 5/13) 1976 - 20th European Cup: Bayern Munich beats Saint-Etienne 1-0 at Glasgow 1995 - Jose Mesa gets 1st of his M.L. record 37 consecutive saves 2001 - 46th Eurovision Song Contest: Tanel Padar, Dave Benton and 2XL for Estonia wins singing "Everybody" in Copenhagen More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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