12 June

Contemporary era

1942

Anne Frank receives her diary

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

Contemporary era

1817

First draisine ride

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

From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1550

Founding of Helsinki

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