This day in history:

Nelson Mandela is sentence to life in prison

The South African anti-apartheid revolutionary leader, Nelson Mandela is sentenced to life in prison on June 12, 1964 on charges of inciting violence. The United Nations Security Council and countries across the world condemn the trial.

Javed Miandad is born

Former Pakistani cricketer, captain and coach Javed Miandad is born on June 12, 1957 in Karachi.

‘Tear down this wall!’ speech

US President Ronald Reagan delivers the famous ‘Tear down this wall’ speech in Berlin on June 12, 1987.

Here’s an excerpt from the speech:

World Day Against Child Labour

Launched by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 2002,  the World Day Against Child Labour is celebrated on June 12 each year across the world to raise awareness against child labour.