Portal:Pittsburgh/On this day/May 12

• (1909) After crowding a boat built for only 20, 26 workers drown in the Ohio after working overtime.
• (1910) "Hail to Pitt" debuts during the "Cap & Gown Club" play Here & There at Carnegie Music Hall.
• (1923) The 1st Capitol Limited arrives at the PLERR station.

• (1935) The Mellon commissioned $70.8 million^ia E. Liberty Presbyterian Church opens for 6,000.
• (1938) Homeopathic Hospital renames itself Shadyside.

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• (1939) The world's 1^st non-stop air mall drop delivery is received at Arnold Palmer Airport.
• (1952) The Steel Seizure Case begins arguments.
• (1970) The home of the County Health Supervisor is firebombed at 5 AM, his family is uninjured.
• (1976) Police respond to protesters outside Rockwell headquarters.

• (1986) Gen. Ridgway receives the Medal of Freedom.
• (1987) MARC is founded at Station Square.
• (1989) In its 100^th year Braun Bakery closes "Town-Talk" after being bought by Wonder Bread.
• (1991) A Yanni concert is the last in Syria Mosque's 76 year run.
• (1999) WESCO goes public in its 78^th year, raising $254 million^ia.

• (2001) Perry Como dies at 88.
• (2006) Pittsburgh International announces valet parking for travelers.
• (2011) Pirates send a cease & desist to the local bar offering discount drafts "when the Bucs lose, you win!".