What Happened on June 12, 2023

Historical Events

  • At least 46 people, including 23 children, killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo at Lala displacement camp by militia group ‘Codeco’ [1]
  • Boat carrying wedding guests overturns killing 106 with 144 rescued on the river Niger in Nigeria's north central Kwara State [1]
  • MLB Philadelphia Phillies’ catcher J.T. Realmuto hits for the cycle, 1st player for team to do so since 2004, in 9-8 loss to Diamondbacks in Arizona
  • NBA Finals: Denver Nuggets beat Miami Heat 94-89 to win the franchise's first C'ship; clinch series 4-1; MVP: Denver C Nikola Jokić

Famous Deaths

  • Carol Higgins Clark, American suspense novelist (Regan Reilly series), dies of cancer at 66
  • Harvey Glance, American athlete (Olympic gold 4x100m relay 1976; World C'ship gold 4x100m relay 1987), dies of a heart attack at 66
  • John Fru Ndi, Cameroonian politician (founding Chairman of the Social Democratic Front party), dies at 81 [1]

Silvio Berlusconi (1936-2023)

Italian media tycoon and politician (Prime Minister of Italy, 1994-95, 2001-06, 2008-11), dies at 86 [1]

  • Treat Williams, American actor (Flashpoint; Hair; Everwood), dies from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident at 71
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About June 12, 2023

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
  • UK #1 Song: Sprinter - Central Cee and Dave