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What Happened on June 12, 1923

Historical Events

Houdini's Straight Jacket Escape

Harry Houdini frees himself from a straight jacket while suspended upside down, 40 feet (12 m) above ground in NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • Marta Pan, Hungarian-French sculptor (Great spiral), born in Budapest, Hungary (d. 2008)

About June 12, 1923

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 101 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini