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Yesterday, June 12th, was a day filled with observances and commemorations across the globe. Here's a lowdown on what happened:
- In Paraguay, they celebrated Chaco Armistice Day. This marks the end of the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia in 1935.
- In Brazil, couples celebrated Dia dos Namorados, an equivalent to Valentine's Day, filled with love, chocolate, and romance.
- In Finland, they celebrated Helsinki Day. This day commemorates the day when Finland officially recognized Helsinki as its capital in 1812.
- The Philippines marked their Independence Day. This day in 1898 marked the Philippines' separation from Spain and the beginnings of U.S. rule.
- In the United States, they celebrated Loving Day. This day commemorates the 1967 Supreme Court decision that abolished anti-miscegenation laws, paving the way for interracial marriage.
- Russia also celebrated their own independence day known as Russia Day. This day commemorates the birth of the Russian Federation in 1990.
- The United States also recognized Women Veterans Recognition Day. A day dedicated to honoring the contributions and sacrifices made by women in the U.S. military.
- World Day Against Child Labour was celebrated worldwide. In Haiti, it was also known as Children's Day. This day draws attention to the plight of child laborers and promotes the right of children to be protected from economic exploitation and to attend school.
Although various events took place, specific events on June 12, 2021, might not be widely documented or might not have been indexed in the available search results. For more detailed information about specific events on that date, you might need to consult specialized archives or news sources from that time.
Sports enthusiasts around the world focused on European-leagues, particularly the premier-league matches, as the day progressed, marking a shift from the day's global observances and commemorations. In the evening, several football fans in Europe gathered to watch the thrilling games unfold.
