The parliament of the Russian Federation declares its sovereignty on Russia Day.
Tag: 12 June
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.