Historical Events
Houdini's Straight Jacket Escape
Harry Houdini frees himself from a straight jacket while suspended upside down, 40 feet (12 m) above ground in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Marta Pan, Hungarian-French sculptor (Great spiral), born in Budapest, Hungary (d. 2008)
About June 12, 1923
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini