12 June 1990

The parliament of the Russian Federation declares its sovereignty on Russia Day.

12 June 1987

At the Brandenburg Gate, the USA President, Ronald Reagan publicly challenges Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall.

12 June 1991

The Sri Lankan Army kills 152 minority Tamil civilians in the village Kokkadichcholai.

12 June 1978

The “Son of Sam” killer (David Berkowitz), is jail for 365 years for six killings.