On This Day for 6/12 - Anne Frank is born, Boris Yeltsin is elected, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day June 12 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Biography of the Day [Anne Frank, oil over a photograph.]( [Anne Frank]( [Anne Frank]( young Jewish girl whose diary of her family's two years in hiding during the German occupation of the Netherlands became a classic of war literature—was born on this day in 1929 in [Frankfurt am Main]( Germany. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [Boris Yeltsin, 1991.]( 1991: Election of Boris Yeltsin On this day in 1991, [Boris Yeltsin]( was easily elected president of [Russia]( (then part of the [Soviet Union]( in the republic's first direct, popular elections, and he was president of independent Russia until the eve of 2000. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>]( [Sign up now]( for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2016: The [deadliest mass shooting]( in U.S. history occurred as Omar Mateen opened fire at Pulse, an LGBTQ nightclub in [Orlando]( Florida, killing 49 people and wounding more than 50. 2003: [Gregory Peck in To Kill a Mockingbird…]( actor [Gregory Peck]( often portrayed characters of honesty and integrity, most notably Atticus Finch in [To Kill a Mockingbird]( (1962)—died in Los Angeles. 1991: [Earth's atmosphere showing the Mount Pinatubo dust layer, photographed from the U.S. space shuttle …]( series of major explosions began inside [Mount Pinatubo]( a [volcano]( in western Luzon, Philippines—its first eruption in 600 years. 1941: American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader [Chick Corea]( was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts. 1924: [George Bush, 1989.]( H.W. Bush]( vice president of the United States (1981–89) and 41st [president of the United States]( (1989–93), was born. 1898: [Emilio Aguinaldo.]( [Philippines]( under revolutionary leader [Emilio Aguinaldo]( declared its [independence from Spain](. 1776: [Bill of Rights]( constitutional convention of the colony of Virginia adopted the [Virginia Declaration of Rights]( a model for the [Bill of Rights]( later added to the [U.S. Constitution](. 1707: [Bahādur Shah I]( won the [Mughal]( throne of India by defeating his brother 'Aẓam Shah at the [Battle of Jajau](. 1701: [Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London.]( [Act of Settlement]( the law that continues to regulate the succession to the throne of the United Kingdom, was passed by Parliament. A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set]( The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]( Our Best-Selling Software! the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95](. Britannica on Facebook a fan]( on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter @Britannica]( and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home]( [Advocacy for Animals]( [Newsletters]( [Feedback]( [Help]( Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 30-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Share: Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here](. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2017 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( — [Help](