Historical Events
Raiders of the Lost Ark
"Raiders of the Lost Ark" (the first Indiana Jones film) directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, with story by George Lucas premieres
- Baseball players begin a 50 day strike, their 3rd strike
Holmes TKOs Spinks
Larry Holmes TKOs Leon Spinks in 3 for WBC heavyweight boxing title
- Only candidate Hassan Gouled Aptidon wins Djibouti Presidential election
Famous Birthdays
Adriana Lima (42 years old)
Brazilian supermodel (Victoria's Secret), born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- John Gourley, American musician, singer, and songwriter (Portugal. The Man), born in Wasilla, Alaska
About June 12, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
- #1 Song: Being With You - Smokey Robinson