Historical Events
Film Premiere
"X-Men" 1st film based on comic book series, starring Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, and Ian McKellen premieres on Ellis Island in New York Harbor
- Sandro Rosa do Nascimento takes hostages while robbing Bus #174 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; the highly-publicized standoff becomes a media circus and ends with the death of do Nascimento and a hostage.
Famous Deaths
- P. L. Deshpande, Indian Marathi writer, dies at 80
About June 12, 2000
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Try Again - Aaliyah
#1 Song: It Feels So Good - Sonique
