June 12 in History
June 12 is the birthday of Koni De Winter (2002) and the anniversary of the death of William H. Donaldson (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for June 12, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Reizei, Japanese emperor was born in 950, while Hisham I, Muslim emir (b. (born) 757) died in 796.
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Famous people born on June 12
Famous people who died on June 12
2023
Silvio Berlusconi (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Italian media tycoon and politician (1936–2023)
2022
Phil Bennett (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British Lions & Wales international rugby union player (1948–2022)
2015
Fernando Brant (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Brazilian poet, journalist, and lyricist (1946–2015)
2006
Kenneth Thomson, 2nd Baron Thomson of Fleet (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Canadian businessman (1923–2006)
2005
Scott Young (writer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Canadian journalist, sportswriter, and novelist (1918–2005)
What happened on June 12
- 2026
South African-American businessman Elon Musk becomes the first US$ trillionaire with the initial public offering of SpaceX.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2025
Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashes shortly after takeoff into the B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, India, killing 241 out of 242 onboard as well as 19 on the ground. This marked the first fatal crash and hull loss of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2024
A fire in a residential building in Mangaf, Kuwait City kills at least 50 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2019
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is inaugurated as the second president of Kazakhstan.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2018
United States President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un of North Korea hold the first meeting between leaders of their two countries in Singapore.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2016
Forty-nine civilians are killed and 58 others injured in an attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, United States; the gunman, Omar Mateen, is killed in a gunfight with police.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2014
Between 1,095 and 1,700 Shia Iraqi people are killed in an attack by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant on Camp Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq. It is the second deadliest act of terrorism in history, only behind 9/11.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
A disputed presidential election in Iran leads to wide-ranging local and international protests.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1999
Kosovo War: Operation Joint Guardian begins when a NATO-led United Nations peacekeeping force, Kosovo Force (KFor), enters the province of Kosovo in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
An election takes place in Nigeria and is won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. Its results are later annulled by the military government of Ibrahim Babangida.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
In modern Russia's first democratic election, Boris Yeltsin is elected as the President of Russia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Kokkadichcholai massacre: The Sri Lankan Army massacres 152 minority Tamil civilians in the village of Kokkadichcholai near the Eastern Province town of Batticaloa.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1990
Russia Day: The parliament of the Russian Federation formally declares its sovereignty.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1988
Austral Líneas Aéreas Flight 046, a McDonnell Douglas MD-81, crashes short of the runway at Libertador General José de San Martín Airport, killing all 22 people on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1987
The Central African Republic's former emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa is sentenced to death for crimes he had committed during his 13-year rule.
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Editor's picks
Born on June 12
- 950 — Reizei, Japanese emperor (died 1011)
- 1107 — Gao Zong, Chinese emperor (died 1187)
- 1161 — Constance, Duchess of Brittany (died 1201)
Died on June 12
- 796 — Hisham I, Muslim emir (b. (born) 757)
- 816 — Pope Leo III (born 750)
- 918 — Æthelflæd, Mercian daughter of Alfred the Great (born 870)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for June 12
Quick answers
Who was born on June 12? Koni De Winter (2002), CarryMinati (1999), Gustav Forsling (1996).
Who died on June 12? William H. Donaldson (2024), Neil Goldschmidt (2024), Jerry West (2024).
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