On June 12, 1993 presidential elections were held in Nigeria, which most observers deemed to be Nigeria's fairest. Early returns indicated that wealthy Yoruba businessman M.K.O. Abiola won a decisive victory. However, Babangida, using several pending lawsuits as a pretense, annulled the election, throwing Nigeria into turmoil. More than 100 were killed in riots before Babangida agreed to hand power to an interim government.

Around the world we take a look at other events that also took place on this very date, June 12

1. Philippine Declaration Of Independence – 12 June 1898

The Philippine Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on June 12, 1898. With the public reading of the Act of the Declaration of independence, Filipino revolutionary forces proclaimed the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain.

The event also saw the unfurling of the National Flag of Philippines and the performance of the National anthem. Both the flag and the National anthem are still used to this day.

2. Iran’s Tenth Presidential Election -12 June 2009

Iran's tenth presidential election was held on 12 June 2009, with incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad running against three challengers. The next morning the Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran's official news agency, announced that with two-thirds of the votes counted, Ahmadinejad had won the election with 62% of the votes cast, and that Mir-Hossein Mousavi had received 34% of the votes cast. There were large irregularities in the results and people were surprised by them, which resulted in protests gathering millions of Iranians in every Iranian city and around the world and the emergence of the opposition Iranian Green Movement.

The European Union and several western countries expressed concern over alleged irregularities during the vote, and many analysts and journalists from the United States and United Kingdom news media voiced doubts about the authenticity of the results.

3. Kokkadichcholai Massacre – 12 June 1991

Kokkadichcholai massacre refers to the massacres of minority Sri Lankan Tamil civilians in the village Kokkadichcholai. The massacre happened on June 12, 1991 in which 152 civilians were killed. On the 12 June 1991 following a rebel landmine attack on a Sri Lankan Army soldiers, number of civilians were greater Kokkadichcholai region were killed.

Although the Human Rights agency University Teachers for Human Rights(UTHR) estimates that over 123 civilians were
killed the local government authorities certified to the death of only 32 individuals. Although locals allege that 6 women were also raped, the government officials initially denied the allegations

In 2001 the army accepted responsibility for the large scale massacre at the hamlet of Kokkadicholai. A military tribunal found the commanding officer guilty of failure to control his troops and illegal disposal of the bodies, and he was dismissed from service. The other 19 soldiers under trial were acquitted but nevertheless sent to the front lines in the north of the country as a punishment. A number of organizations have expressed regret over this decision

4. Interracial Marriage – June 12 - 1967

On the June 12, 1967, the United States Supreme Court invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriage.
The case was brought by Mildred Loving, a black woman, and Richard Loving, a white man, who had been sentenced to a year in prison in for marrying each other. Their marriage violated the state's anti-miscegenation statute, the Racial Integrity Act of 1924, which prohibited marriage between people classified as "white" and people classified as "colored." The Supreme Court's unanimous decision held this prohibition was unconstitutional.

The decision was followed by an increase in interracial marriages in the U.S., and is remembered annually on Loving Day, June 12.

5. Nelson Mandela – June 12 1964

Just in case you live under a rock, Nelson Mandela is a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician who served as the president of South Africa form 1994 to 1999. He is probably the most respected African alive, or ever. On
June 12 1964, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government. Mandela served 27 years in prison, he was released in 1990.

Within South Africa, Mandela is widely considered to be "the father of the nation", and "the founding father of democracy". He has also received international acclaim. In 1993, he received the joint Nobel Peace Prize with de Klerk.

Source: http://www.giftedgreen.com/content/?q=5-Events-That-Also-Took-Place-on-June-12

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On 12 June 1963 Mama Careytommy was born in Edemaya (in present day Akwa Ibom)

This may be your golden anniversary but you are worth more than all the world's gold. Inesteemable!
Happy Birthday Mummy

Na wa o. You wan take shine away from the Nigeria's June 12. Wetin concern us with the massacre of 150 civilians in Tamil Sri Lanka, when our own Murtala Muhammed massacred 3000 civilians at Asaba.

Nice one bro....

Giftedgreen:

4. Interracial Marriage – June 12 - 1967

On the June 12, 1967, the United States Supreme Court invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriage.
The case was brought by Mildred Loving, a black woman, and Richard Loving, a white man, who had been sentenced to a year in prison in for marrying each other. Their marriage violated the state's anti-miscegenation statute, the Racial Integrity Act of 1924, which prohibited marriage between people classified as "white" and people classified as "colored." The Supreme Court's unanimous decision held this prohibition was unconstitutional.

Hahahaha...Land of the Free indeed. So, just 7 years after Nigeria's "independence", I could not go to USA to go marry Oyinbo?

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June 12, 2013- legendary Highlife musician, multi-instrumentalist and stage dynamo Fatai Rolling Dollar died

Today is my birthday.I'm glad to be here.To share it all with all nairalanders.HaPpy BiRthDaY to ME.

logica: Hahahaha...Land of the Free indeed. So, just 7 years after Nigeria's "independence", I could not go to USA to go marry Oyinbo?

Now you know why people classified as 'coloured' especially Blacks feel very very bad when people they classify as 'successful black or coloured men or women' go on to marry people classified as 'white' even these days!

The White did not want 'contamination' so if they want to marry why not marry the 'ordinary or masses' amongst the coloured

Don't know if this is historical but today is also Victor Nosakhare Ikpeba's birthday.

Victor Nosa Ikpeba (born 12 June 1973 in Benin City) is a former football forward from Nigeria. He has played thirty international matches and scored seven goals for Nigeria, and played at the FIFA World Cups in 1994 and 1998.

He also helped win the 1994 African Nations Cup and the Olympic gold medal in 1996.

Happy Birthday Bro ...

lekanolas: June 12, 2013- legendary Highlife musician, multi-instrumentalist and stage dynamo Fatai Rolling Dollar died

IS THE MAN DEAD... OOOH I SAW HIM ONE DAY AT AGEGE,,, RIP BABA...

On this day in 1991, Boris Yeltsin was easily elected president of Russia (then part of the Soviet Union) in the republic's first direct, popular elections, and he was president of independent Russia until the eve of 2000.

1924:
George Bush, vice president of the United States (1981–89) and 41st president of the United States (1989–93), was born.

Maxymilliano: Don't know if this is historical but today is also Victor Nosakhare Ikpeba's birthday.

Victor Nosa Ikpeba (born 12 June 1973 in Benin City) is a former football forward from Nigeria. He has played thirty international matches and scored seven goals for Nigeria, and played at the FIFA World Cups in 1994 and 1998.

He also helped win the 1994 African Nations Cup and the Olympic gold medal in 1996.

Happy Birthday Bro ...

Also, 1997 African footballer of the year

JUNE born are simply the best!!!! shout out to all my month mates! we are the foundation of DEMOCRACY in Nigeria and Africa @large

femi4: Also, 1997 African footballer of the year

That's his football age.

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Now you know why people classified as 'coloured' especially Blacks feel very very bad when people they classify as 'successful black or coloured men or women' go on to marry people classified as 'white' even these days!

The White did not want 'contamination' so if they want to marry why not marry the 'ordinary or masses' amongst the coloured

Guy, Alabama did not even legalize interracial marriages between Negroes and Caucasians till the year 2000!

http://civilliberty.about.com/od/raceequalopportunity/tp/Interracial-Marriage-Laws-History-Timeline.htm

I am sure interracial marriages had been legal even in England much longer!

Alsao on june 12 1985 I was born which is d same day as wednesday as today

today, we are all alive.... Thank BABA GOD

My Birthday.

My aunt mrs Orodi is 80years today. Happy birthday aunty!