Historical Events
- In Germany, the Reichstag pass the second Navy Bill, which calls for doubling the German Navy within 20 years
Famous Birthdays
- Amadeo Roldán, Cuban composer and violinist, born in Paris (d. 1939)
- Betsy van Es, Flemish actress (Sonna), born in Brussels, Belgium (d. 1955)
About June 12, 1900
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini