Historical Events
Huey Long's 15½ Hour Speech
Senator Huey Long of Louisiana speaks continually for 15½ hours in then Senate's longest speech (150,000 words)
- Weapons pact ends 3 year war of Gran Chaco (Bolivia vs Paraguay)
Famous Birthdays
- Christoph Meckel, German writer, and graphic artist, born in Berlin, Germany (d. 2020)
- Ian Craig, Australian cricket batsman and captain (11 Tests; NSW), born in Yass, Australia (d. 2014)
About June 12, 1935
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 89 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
