What Happened on June 12, 1981

Historical Events

Film Premiere

"Raiders of the Lost Ark" (the first Indiana Jones film) directed by Stephen Spielberg, produced by George Lucas, and starring Harrison Ford premieres

Baseball players begin a 50 day strike, their 3rd strike

Boxing Title Fight

Larry Holmes TKOs Leon Spinks in 3 for WBC heavyweight boxing title

Only candidate Hassan Gouled Aptidon wins Djibouti Presidential election

1981 History

Famous Birthdays

Adriana Lima, Brazilian supermodel, born in Salvador, Brazil
John Gourley, American musician, singer, and songwriter (Portugal. The Man), born in Wasilla, Alaska

Born in 1981