What happened this day in history June 12, 1987

What are the important events that happened on June 12, 1987? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

June 12, 1987: Facts & Myths About This Day

June 12, 1987 is the 163rd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 202 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 30, 1987 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 152,904 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectahexacontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $119.69. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Gemini is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Pearl is the modern birthstone for this month. Moonstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rabbit is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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June 12, 1987 Historical Events

  • 1987
    Cold War: At the Brandenburg Gate U.S. President Ronald Reagan publicly challenges Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall.
  • 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.

Who were born on June 12, 1987?

  • 1987
    Abbey Lee Kershaw, Australian Model
  • 1987
    Antonio Barragán, Spanish footballer
  • 1987
    Seyi Ajirotutu, American football player

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