Wednesday August 12, 1970: on this day

August 12, 1970 was the 224th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 12, 1970 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 12, 1970, who was born and died on August 12, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters), movies (e.g. Borsalino, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. Irmãos Coragem) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 12, 1970?


August 12, 1970 was a Wednesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1970 can also be written as 8/12/1970 in the US and as 12/8/1970 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1970 in August 1970 calendar

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August 12, 1970: What happened on that day?


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August 12, 1970: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 12, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 12, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 12, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1970 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 1970 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 12, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 04:40 pm and setting at 01:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1970.

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Who was born on August 12, 1970?


Famous people born on August 12, 1970:

  • Sheralee Valentine

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer.

  • Chereese Jones

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.

  • Darrelyn Lobel

    Olympic gold medalist in swimming.

  • Deneane Swanson

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer.

  • Ali Shaheed Muhammad

    Ali shaheed muhammad is a musician known for being a member of the hip-hop group a tribe called quest.

  • Tyffani Thurmond

    Former state senator known for her advocacy on education reform.

  • Charles Mesure

    Screenwriter and actor from australia, english.

  • Hidetaka Yoshioka

    Japanese actor.

  • Anthony Swofford

    American soldier and author.

  • Hussein Chalayan

    Renowned fashion designer known for his innovative designs.

  • Broc G. Glover

    Former member of the Montana House of Representatives.

  • Toby Perkins

    English politician and businessman.

  • Aleksandar Đurić

    Bosnian footballer.

  • Jim Schlossnagle

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Charles M. Blow

    Journalist.

  • Edouarde Castro

    American toddler was diagnosed with terminal cancer in his third year of life.

  • Alison Inverarity

    High jumper from australia (1992, 1996 olympics - 8th place).

  • Salvador Calvo

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

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August 12, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 7 months old,

or 643 months and 7 days old,

or 2796 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19578 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 1970.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1970?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 12, 1970.

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August 12, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1970:

  • Glenn Hartranft
  • Arne Nyberg
  • Teymur Bakhtiar
  • Luigi Picchi

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

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August 12, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 1970:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 12, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1970 was (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 12, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (They Long To Be) Close To You
  2. - Make It With You
  3. - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)
  4. - Spill The Wine
  5. - In The Summertime

August 12, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 12, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Wonder Of You
  2. - Neanderthal Man
  3. - Lola
  4. - Tears Of A Clown
  5. - Something

August 12, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 12, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 12, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
  2. - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
  3. - Do You See My Love (For You Growing)
  4. - War
  5. - The Love You Save/I Found That Girl

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August 12, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Borsalino

Borsalino

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jacques Deray

Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe

Country: Italy

House of Dark Shadows

House of Dark Shadows

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Starring: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Roger Davis

Metello

Metello

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Mauro Bolognini

Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias

Country: Italy

WUSA

WUSA

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg

Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Perkins, Laurence Harvey

La pacifista

La pacifista

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Miklós Jancsó

Starring: Monica Vitti, Gino Lavagetto, Francesco Carnelutti, Pierre Clémenti, Sergio Tramonti, Piero Faggioni, Daniel Pommereulle, Peter Pasetti

Country: Italy

August 12, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Irmãos Coragem

Irmãos Coragem

Release year: 1970

Villette

Villette

Release year: 1970

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Looks Familiar

Release year: 1970

August 12, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 12, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lord Won'T Mind by Gordon Merrick

The Lord Won'T Mind

By:

Before the publication of this beloved book, almost every gay play and novel ended in suicide or deep despair.

The French Lieutenant'S Woman by John Fowles

The French Lieutenant'S Woman

By:

The French Lieutenant's Woman, John Fowles's most loved and bestselling work internationally, is a masterful feat of seductive storytelling. It effectively reinvents the Victorian novel.

Great Lion Of God by Taylor Caldwell

Great Lion Of God

By:

Caldwell's classic epic novel is an inspiring, moving, and spiritual tale about St. Paul and the lives of the Jews, Romans, and early Christians.

Mary Queen Of Scots by Antonia Fraser

Mary Queen Of Scots

By:

Marie Antoinette author Her royal birth secured her claim to the thrones in two countries; her marriage with the young French dauphin promised a third glory crown.

The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart

The Crystal Cave

By:

Myridden Emrys, the poor son of a Welsh princess and a savage, is a troubled child, haunted with visions and portents.

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Who was the US President on August 12, 1970?

On August 12, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1970?

On August 12, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1970?

On August 12, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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What happened in 1970?

1970 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The Epoch
  • Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
  • Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms

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What was the calendar for August 1970?

August 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Wednesday August 12, 1970