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2022

For the first time, astronomers have released an image of the black hole at the center of our galaxy, known as Sagittarius A*. The image shows the shadow of the black hole surrounded by a ring of light. The black hole is 4 million times more massive than our sun.

2002

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro. He thus becomes the first U.S. president, whether in office or not, to visit the island since the 1959 revolution.

1994

The film “Pulp Fiction” by director Quentin Tarantino, starring John Travolta, Uma Thurman, and Samuel L. Jackson, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival (1994 Palme d’Or).

1992

The airline Nationair files for bankruptcy.

1989

Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson admits in Dublin to using anabolic steroids to enhance his performance.

1984

South African prisoner Nelson Mandela is allowed to see his wife for the first time in 22 years.

1967

The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s album “Are You Experienced” is released.

1958

The United States and Canada establish the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).

1937

King George VI of Great Britain and the other overseas territories is crowned at Westminster Abbey in London.

1885

During the Battle of Batoche (Saskatchewan), French Canadians rebel against the Government of Canada.

1875

The first-ever shutout in a baseball game takes place. Chicago 1, St. Louis 0.

1870

Manitoba becomes a province of Canada.

1792

The first toilets with built-in flush mechanisms are invented.

It happened on… May 12

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