Historical Events
- Bryan Allen flew man-powered Gossamer Albatross over English Channel in a human-powered aircraft; flight took 2 hrs, 49 min
Baseball History
Detroit Tigers fire manager Les Moss, hiring Sparky Anderson who stays until 1995; includes World Series title 1984 and AL Manager of the Year Award 1984 and 1987
- Kevin St Onge throws a playing card a record 185 ft-1 inch; record broken in 1992
- Opening ceremony at Cambridge Buddhist Association meditation in Boston, Massachusetts
- Sandinista occupies parts of Managua
Famous Birthdays
- Dallas Clark, American football tight end (Super Bowl 2006; Pro Bowl, First-team All-Pro 2009; Indianapolis Colts), born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Robyn [Robin Carlsson], Swedish pop and dance music singer-songwriter, and record producer ("Show Me Love"; "Dancing On My Own"), born in Stockholm, Sweden
- Wil Horneff, American actor (Ghost in the Machine; Sandlot), born in Englewood, New Jersey
About June 12, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
#1 Song: Ring My Bell - Anita Ward
