On This Day in History - June 12 |
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What Happened On This Day In History - June 12 |
1964 June 12
1964-06-12
Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison by the South African authorities.
1993 June 12
1993-06-12
A strong earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richtyer scale, occurred off the coast of Japan, resulting in a tsunami which caused massive destruction on the island of Okushiri as well as the death of more than 200 people.