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July 12, 1959 was the 193rd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is July 12, 1959 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 12, 1959, who was born and died on July 12, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 12, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton), movies (e.g. Plan 9 from Outer Space, directed by Edward D. Wood Jr.), TV series (e.g. Something In The City) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 12th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 12, 1959?
- July 12, 1959: What happened on that day?
- July 12, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 12, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 12, 1959?
- July 12, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 12, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- July 12, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 12, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- July 12, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 12, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 12, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 12, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 12, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on July 12, 1959?
What day of the week was July 12, 1959?
July 12, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 12, 1959 can also be written as 7/12/1959 in the US and as 12/7/1959 in UK and Europe.
July 12, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 12, 1959:
- Nbc uses cameras to show catchers signals during ankee-red sox game
July 12, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 12, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 12th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 12, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 12, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 1959 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 July 12, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 12:22 pm and setting at 12:14 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1959.
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Who was born on July 12, 1959?
Famous people born on July 12, 1959:
![Charlie Murphy]()
Charlie MurphyAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1959).
- Hae Ryong
Known for creating intricate metal sculptures.
- Frazer Haldane
Senator recognized for his work on environmental policies.
- Rolonda Watts
American talk-show host, rolanda, launched her show in january 1995.
- Malcolm Jones
Malcolm jones is a renowned american author and journalist known for his insightful cultural commentary and literary criticism.
- Hava Ran
Israeli politician known for her work in the Knesset.
- David Brown
English businessman (b. 1904).
- Karl J. Friston
English psychiatrist and neuroscientist.
- Tupou VI
King of tonga.
- Nagisa Katahira
Japanese actress.
- Richie Sambora
Musician.
- Suzanne Vega
Musician.
- Judi Adams
Phoenix, arizona -- archer.
- Jordi Boixaderas
Spanish voice actor working in theatre, film and television.
- Isabelle Prévost-Desprez
- Antonio Mourelos
- Carla Antonelli
Whose famous birthday is on July 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 12th:
![Bill Cosby]()
Bill CosbyAmerican comedian and actor.
![Brian Grazer]()
Brian GrazerImagine entertainment was founded by an american screenwriter and producer.
![Phoebe Tonkin]()
Phoebe TonkinModel and actress from australia.
![Cheryl Ladd]()
Cheryl LaddCheryl Ladd is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Kris Munroe in the television series 'Charlie's Angels'.
![Parvin Dabas]()
Parvin DabasIndian film actor who has appeared in Bollywood movies.
![Jennifer Saunders]()
Jennifer SaundersJennifer saunders is a british comedian, actress, and writer, best known for co-creating and starring in the tv series absolutely fabulous.
![Mylène Jampanoï]()
Mylène JampanoïFrench actress, born to a french breton father and chinese mother.
![Richard Simmons]()
Richard SimmonsAmerican guru in multimillion-dollar industry of diet and fitness.
![Aure Atika]()
Aure AtikaScreenwriter and director of a portuguese-french film star.
![Milton Berle]()
Milton BerleAmerican comedian, whose most successful medium is tv.
July 12, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 9 months old,
or 777 months and 11 days old,
or 3380 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23662 days old,
if you were born on July 12, 1959.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 July 12, 1959?
There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 12, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 12, 1959.
July 12, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 12, 1959:
- Paul Dorn
- Carles Riba
What famous deaths happened on July 12th?
Famous deaths on July 12th:
![Kelly Preston]()
Kelly PrestonKelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.
![Kenneth More]()
Kenneth MoreBritish actor.
![Harvey Pekar]()
Harvey PekarAmerican comic book writer (born 1939).
![Dara Singh]()
Dara SinghIndian wrestler who later became a popular actor in Hindi cinema.
![Rajendra Kumar]()
Rajendra KumarActor and producer from pakistani-indian (d. 1999).
![Gusti Huber]()
Gusti HuberMother of bibi, dies at 78 from heart failure.
![Theodore Roosevelt]()
Theodore RooseveltAmerican politician and business leader who received the medal of honor.
![Lon Chaney]()
Lon ChaneyJr.
- Ryer Lam
Ryer Lam was a brilliant mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of cryptography and data security.
- Dula Khan
Famous singer-songwriter in the pop music industry.
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July 12, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 12, 1959:
- Sveti Petar (St. Peter)
- Sunset and sunrise occur along Manhattan's street grid centerline
- Newfoundland - Orangemen's Day
- Northern Ireland - Battle of the Boyne Day (also known as Orangemen's Day or the Twelfth, see Irish calendar).
- Mongolia - Naadam Holiday (2nd day)
- The "center pivot irrigation day" of Colorado
- Kiribati - Independence Day
- RainMaker Day - Salem, OR.
- Spo TomT and Prfncipe - Independence Day
July 12, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 12, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 6th and July 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.
July 12, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 12, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 6th and July 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
- Lloyd Price - Personality
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar
July 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.
July 12, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 12, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 6th and July 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Marty Wilde - A Teenager In Love
- Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
- Russ Conway - Roulette
- Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
July 12, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.
July 12, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 12, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 6th and July 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
- The Falcons - You're So Fine
- The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes For You
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
July 12, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 12, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Edward D. Wood Jr.
Starring: Gregory Walcott, Tom Keene, Mona McKinnon, Duke Moore
Country: United States of America
Holiday for Lovers
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Henry Levin
Starring: Clifton Webb, Jane Wyman, Jill St. John, Carol Lynley
Bobbikins
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Robert Day
Starring: Shirley Jones, Max Bygraves, Billie Whitelaw, Barbara Shelley
The Mouse That Roared
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jack Arnold
Starring: Peter Sellers, Jean Seberg, William Hartnell, David Kossoff
Country: United States of America
A Hole in the Head
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Frank Capra
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Edward G. Robinson, Eleanor Parker, Carolyn Jones
Country: United States of America
July 12, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 12, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Something in the City
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Maclean Rogers
Long Shot
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jonathan Levine
For Better or Worse
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jason Alexander
For Love or Money
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mark Murphy
Brenner
Release year: 1959
July 12, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 12, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Lady Chatterly'S Lover
By: D.H. Lawrence
Lady Chatterly's lover by D.H.Lawrence Easton Press 1975 This book is in mint condition and has never been read.
Elizabeth The Great
By: Elizabeth Jenkins
This is a fascinating study of the Queen's and her court, their daily lives, concerns, topics for conversation, meals, living conditions, travels and successes, that places them in the historical context of 16th century.
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
Dear And Glorious Physician
By: Taylor Caldwell
The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …
The Light Infantry Ball
By: Hamilton Basso
Hamilton Basso, The Light Infantry Ball 1959 1st edition. Hardcover, 476 pages. Published by Doubleday & Company.
Who was the US President on July 12, 1959?
On July 12, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 12, 1959?
On July 12, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 12, 1959?
On July 12, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about July 12th?
July 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of July. 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 July 12th, such as:
- 2019 - Asasey hotel attack: at least 26 people, including two journalists and nine foreigners, were killed in a car bombing and gun attack at the hotel in kismayo (somalia).
- 2018 - 2018 japan floods: heavy rains in japan cause death tolls of 209 and 28 respectively.
- 2017 - Monkey selfie: a case is being heard by the united states court of appeals in san francisco concerning whether or not a celebes crested macaque owns its selfie.
What happened in 1959?
1959 was filled with very interesting events such as
- England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
- Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
- WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for July 1959?
July 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
