June 12: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2020: On June 12, 2020, Rayshard Brooks, a 27-year-old African American man, was fatally shot by Atlanta Police Department officer Garrett Rolfe during a confrontation in a Wendy's restaurant parking lot. Brooks had fallen asleep in his car in the drive-through lane, and police were called to investigate. During the encounter, Brooks resisted arrest, wrestled with officers, seized a police Taser, and attempted to flee. Officer Rolfe shot Brooks twice in the back, leading to his death. The incident intensified ongoing nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism in the wake of George Floyd's death, ultimately resulting in the police chief's resignation and the officer being charged with murder.
• 2019: A ballistic missile fired by Houthi forces strikes the arrivals hall at Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, resulting in 26 people being injured in a significant escalation of regional tensions.
• 2011: Thousands of Syrian civilians flee to Turkey after Syrian troops take control of Jisr ash-Shugur, marking a significant moment in the Syrian uprising and refugee displacement.
• 2010: A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Indian Ocean near the Nicobar Islands, potentially causing significant geological and humanitarian impacts.
• 2007: Don Herbert, the beloved American television personality known as 'Mr. Wizard', who inspired generations of children to explore science, passed away. Herbert was a pioneering science educator who made learning engaging and accessible through his television programs.
• 2001: Robert Edward Dyer was convicted and sentenced to 16 years in prison for attempting to extort money from a British supermarket chain through a dangerous letter bombing campaign. This criminal act demonstrated a serious threat to public safety and corporate entities.
• 1999: Texas Governor George W. Bush officially announced his intention to seek the Republican Party's nomination for President of the United States. This declaration would set the stage for the 2000 presidential election, which would ultimately result in Bush defeating Democratic candidate Al Gore in a highly contested race.
• 1998: A jury in Hattiesburg, Mississippi found 17-year-old Luke Woodham guilty of murdering two students and injuring seven others in a tragic school shooting at Pearl High School, highlighting the growing concern over youth violence in the United States.
• 1996: Marge Schott, owner of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team, relinquishes her day-to-day operational responsibilities following a series of controversial and insensitive comments about Adolf Hitler, working women, and Asian Americans. Her remarks had previously drawn significant criticism and potential disciplinary action from Major League Baseball.
• 1993: The song 'Three Little Pigs' by Green Jelly reached #17 on the music charts, representing a minor musical moment of the year.

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June 12th marks the 163rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 164th in case of leap years).

There are 202 days remaining until the end of the year.

June 12th is the 12th day of the month of June.

What day of the week is June 12?

On June 12th, 2025 the day of the week is Thursday.

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The zodiac sign associated with June 12th is Gemini according to the Western Zodiac.

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