Historical Events
Viva la Vida or Death
Coldplay release their 4th studio album " Viva la Vida or Death" (winner of 3 Grammys)
- Ireland rejects the Lisbon Treaty in a referendum, thus putting into question the reform programme of the European Union.
Sports History
Patrick Kane receives the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year
Famous Weddings
Wayne Rooney
English footballer Wayne Rooney marries Coleen McLoughlin in Portofino, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Derek Tapscott, Welsh footballer (b. 1932)
- Pam Henning [Cornelia Catharina Pamela Ingenegeren], Indonesian-Dutch cabaret dancer and actress, dies at 90
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About June 12, 2008
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Lollipop - Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
- #1 Song: Singin' In The Rain - Mint Royale