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Movie events on the 12th June

1776

The Virginia Convention, unanimously adopts George Mason’s declaration of rights. (Williamsburg, Virginia) (A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation)

1862

Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart begins his ride around the Army of the Potomac during the Peninsular campaign, after being sent on a reconnaissance of Union positions by Robert E. Lee. (Mosby's Marauders)

1942

Anne Frank receives a diary. (Amsterdam) (The Diary of Anne Frank)

1944

Lt John F. Kennedy receives the Navy’s highest honour for gallantry for his heroic actions as a gunboat pilot, and a Purple Heart for wounds received during battle. (J.F.K.: Reckless Youth)

1962

George Lucas survives a nearly fatal wreck after racing his car at top speed just two days before his high school graduation. (Fall of a Saga )

1963

Medgar Evers assassinated. (Jackson, Mississippi) (For Us the Living: The Medgar Evers Story )

1970

In the early hours, Tommy & Jimmy stop at Tommy's mother's for a shovel and a large kitchen knife, then stab, shoot and bury Billy Blatts. (Queens, New York) (Goodfellas)

1994

O.J. Simpson is accused of killing ex-wife Nicole and Ron Goldman. (American Tragedy)

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