CalEvents:Jun/Jun 12
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Notable events for Jun 12
Date
Event
Significance
June 12, 1964
Nelson Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment in South Africa
On this day, Nelson Mandela and seven other anti-apartheid leaders were sentenced to life imprisonment for their involvement in resisting the apartheid regime in South Africa. Mandela’s imprisonment became a rallying point for the anti-apartheid movement both within South Africa and internationally.
June 12, 1963
Medgar Evers assassinated in Mississippi
On this day, Medgar Evers, a prominent African-American civil rights activist and NAACP field secretary, was assassinated outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi. His death became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement and highlighted the dangers faced by those fighting for racial equality in the U.S.
June 12, 1993
Moshood Abiola wins annulled Nigerian presidential election
On this day, Nigerian businessman and politician Moshood Abiola won the presidential election in Nigeria, which was widely considered the country's fairest election. However, the election was annulled by the military regime, leading to political unrest and Abiola’s eventual imprisonment.
June 12, 1991
Boris Yeltsin elected President of Russia with the support of African nations
On this day, Boris Yeltsin was elected as the first President of Russia following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Many African nations, which had strong ties with the USSR during the Cold War, watched closely as the new Russian government began reshaping its foreign policies, including its relationships with African countries.
June 12, 1994
South Africa rejoins the Commonwealth
On this day, South Africa formally rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations after the end of apartheid. Its return to the Commonwealth was seen as a symbol of its reintegration into the global community after years of international isolation due to apartheid policies.
June 12, 1997
First national election in Sierra Leone since the end of civil war
On this day, Sierra Leone held its first national election since the end of its civil war. The election was an important step in the country’s recovery and efforts to build lasting peace after years of conflict that devastated the nation.
June 12, 2015
U.S. President Obama dedicates 13th Annual Caribbean-American Heritage Month
On this day, President Barack Obama dedicated the 13th Annual Caribbean-American Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions of Caribbean immigrants and their descendants to the United States. This month-long celebration aimed to highlight the cultural, political, and economic impact of the Caribbean diaspora on the U.S.