Deaths on May 12

Johann Uz, German poet and author (b. 1720)

Johann Peter Uz (October 3, 1720 – May 12, 1796) was a German poet.

1 Feb

York, Upper Canada
The capital of Upper Canada is moved from Newark to York.
9 Mar

Joséphine de Beauharnais
Napoléon Bonaparte marries his first wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais.
15 May

Milan
War of the First Coalition: Napoleon enters Milan in triumph.
11 Jul

Jay Treaty
The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty.
17 Nov

Battle of the Bridge of Arcole
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole: French forces defeat the Austrians in Italy.