12 June

1942 - Anne Frank receives her diary

On 12 June 1942, for her thirteenth birthday, Anne Frank received the diary that would make her famous.

1817 - First draisine ride

On 12 June 1817, Karl Drais made the first ride on his draisine, the bicycle's ancestor.

1550 - Founding of Helsinki

On 12 June 1550, King Gustav Vasa founded the city of Helsinki.