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We share “This Day in History” every day to help make our readers well-rounded and informed. It offers a chance to learn, appreciate our culture, make better decisions, and see the world from a wider perspective. Through understanding past events, we aim to help readers engage more with the present and future.

  • 12th June 1838
    The Iowa Territory is organized in the United States, marking a significant step towards its statehood.
  • 12th June 1897
    Swiss engineer and inventor Carl Elsener patents his design for the Swiss Army knife.
  • 12th June 1923
    Harry Houdini frees himself from a straitjacket while suspended upside down, thrilling audiences in New York City.
  • 12th June 1924
    George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, is born in Milton, Massachusetts.
  • 12th June 1939
    The Baseball Hall of Fame opens in Cooperstown, New York, celebrating the sport's history and heroes.
  • 12th June 1942
    Anne Frank receives a diary for her 13th birthday, in which she would document her experiences during World War II.
  • 12th June 1963
    Civil rights leader Medgar Evers is awarded the Spingarn Medal posthumously for his outstanding achievement in fighting racial injustice.
  • 12th June 1964
    Nelson Mandela is sentenced to life in prison, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against apartheid in South Africa.
  • 12th June 1967
    The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Loving v. Virginia, striking down laws prohibiting interracial marriage.
  • 12th June 1979
    Bryan Allen flies the Gossamer Albatross across the English Channel, achieving the first human-powered flight across the channel.
  • 12th June 1987
    President Ronald Reagan delivers his famous speech at the Berlin Wall, urging Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall."
  • 12th June 1991
    Boris Yeltsin becomes the first President of Russia, marking a significant change in the country's political landscape.
  • 12th June 1994
    The movie "Speed," starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, is released, becoming a major box office success.
  • 12th June 2002
    The New England Patriots visit the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl XXXVI victory, marking a special moment in the team's history.
  • 12th June 2003
    NASA's Mars Rover Spirit successfully launches, beginning its mission to explore the surface of Mars.
  • 12th June 2004
    The film "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" is released, delighting fans worldwide with its magical story.
  • 12th June 2009
    The Philippines celebrates its Independence Day, marking the country's freedom from Spanish colonial rule.
  • 12th June 2012
    The groundbreaking ceremony for the Arkansas Music Pavilion takes place, promising a new cultural venue for the state.
  • 12th June 2013
    Belgian King Albert II announces his abdication, paving the way for his son Philippe to become king.
  • 12th June 2018
    Singapore hosts a historic summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, aiming to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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