June 12th has witnessed a series of pivotal moments that have shaped our world. Let’s delve into the Major Historical Events on June 12.
Major Historical Events on June 12- Today in History
The Act of Settlement – 1701 AD
The Act of Settlement, passed by the British Parliament in 1701, remains crucial in regulating the succession to the UK throne, ensuring Protestant lineage in the monarchy.
Battle of Jajau – 1707 AD
Bahādur Shah I secured the Mughal throne of India by triumphing over his brother ʿAẓam Shah at the Battle of Jajau in 1707, solidifying his rule amidst intense succession struggles.
Virginia Declaration of Rights – 1776 AD
In 1776, the constitutional convention of Virginia adopted the Virginia Declaration of Rights, laying foundational principles that would later influence the U.S. Bill of Rights.
Philippine Independence – 1898 AD
Under revolutionary leader Emilio Aguinaldo, the Philippines declared independence from Spain on June 12, 1898, marking a pivotal moment in its national history.
Birth of George H.W. Bush – 1924 AD
George H.W. Bush, who served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993 and was Vice President from 1981 to 1989, was born on June 12, 1924.
Birth of Anne Frank – 1929 AD
Anne Frank, the young Jewish diarist whose writings during the Holocaust became world-renowned, was born on June 12, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany, leaving a lasting legacy through her diary.
Baseball Hall of Fame Inauguration – 1939 AD
The Baseball Hall of Fame held its first induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, in 1939, honoring legends like Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Honus Wagner, who had been elected in 1936.
Birth of Chick Corea – 1941 AD
Born on June 12, 1941, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Chick Corea was an influential American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader, renowned for his work in both jazz and classical music.
Murder of Medgar Evers – 1963 AD
American civil rights activist Medgar Evers was assassinated outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi, on June 12, 1963, a tragic event that galvanized the civil rights movement.
Loving v. Virginia Decision – 1967 AD
The U.S. Supreme Court, in Loving v. Virginia (1967), struck down state laws banning interracial marriage, deeming them unconstitutional under the Fourteenth Amendment’s equal protection clause.
Release of Indiana Jones – 1981 AD
Released on June 12, 1981, “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford, became a blockbuster hit, leading to several sequels.
Mandela’s Life Imprisonment Sentence – 1964 AD
On June 12, 1964, Nelson Mandela and seven others were sentenced to life imprisonment for their anti-apartheid activities. Mandela remained on Robben Island until March 1982, when he was transferred to Pollsmoor Prison on the mainland, continuing his fight for freedom.
Reagan’s Berlin Wall Speech – 1987 AD
On June 12, 1987, U.S. President Ronald Reagan delivered his famous speech at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, urging Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down this wall.”
Eruption of Mount Pinatubo – 1991 AD
Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines began a series of massive eruptions on June 12, 1991, marking its first activity in 600 years and leading to significant environmental and climatic impacts.
Election of Boris Yeltsin – 1991 AD
Boris Yeltsin was elected President of Russia on June 12, 1991, in the republic’s first direct, popular elections, leading Russia through significant political transformations until 1999.
Death of Gregory Peck – 2003 AD
Iconic American actor Gregory Peck, known for his roles embodying integrity, such as Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” passed away on June 12, 2003, at the age of 87.
Pulse Nightclub Shooting – 2016 AD
On June 12, 2016, Omar Mateen perpetrated the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history at that time, killing 49 people at Pulse, an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
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