June 1912 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in June 1912.
The US president was William Howard Taft (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal), Pope Pius X was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on June 1912: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of June 1912?
Events
- 01 Jun 1912 Stormvogels soccer team forms in Ijmuiden
- 04 Jun 1912 Massachusetts becomes the first state of the United States to set a minimum wage.
- 05 Jun 1912 US marines invade Cuba (3nd time).
- 06 Jun 1912 The eruption of Novarupta in Alaska begins. It is the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
- 07 Jun 1912 US army tests first machine gun mounted on a plane.
- 08 Jun 1912 Carl Laemmle incorporates Universal Pictures.
- 13 Jun 1912 Captain Albert Berry made the 1st parachute jump from an airplane
- 15 Jun 1912 26th US Womens Tennis: Mary K Browne beats Eleonora Sears
- 19 Jun 1912 Tennessee University opened as Tennessee A&L State College
- 20 Jun 1912 New York Giants Josh Devore steals four bases in an inning (second and third twice).
- 26 Jun 1912 Gustav Mahlers 9th Symphony premieres in Vienna
- 30 Jun 1912 The Regina Cyclone hits Regina, Saskatchewan, killing 28. It remains Canada's deadliest tornado event.
- 30 Jun 1912 The Regina Cyclone, Canada's deadliest tornado event, kills 28 people in Regina, Saskatchewan.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in June 1912?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Harry Macdonough - When Irish Eyes art Smiling
- Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - In a Little While
- Ada Jones - Bring Back My Lovin' Man
- Alma Gluck - Elegie (Song of Mourning)
- Billy Murray - The Gaby Glide
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
