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October 12, 1975 was the 285th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 12, 1975 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 12, 1975, who was born and died on October 12, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Blood by Neil Sedaka), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. Saturday Night Live) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 12th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 12, 1975?
- October 12, 1975: What happened on that day?
- October 12, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 12, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 12, 1975?
- October 12, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 12, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
- October 12, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 12, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
- October 12, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 12, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 12, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 12, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 12, 1975?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1975?
- Who was the Pope on October 12, 1975?
What day of the week was October 12, 1975?
October 12, 1975 was a Sunday and it was the 285th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 12, 1975 can also be written as 10/12/1975 in the US and as 12/10/1975 in UK and Europe.
October 12, 1975: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 12, 1975:
- Nasa launches space vehicle s-195.
- Archbishop oliver plunkett becomes first irish-born saint in seven centuries.
October 12, 1975: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Atlanta Falcons - San Francisco 49ers : 17 - 3
- Buffalo Bills - Baltimore Colts : 38 - 31
- Chicago Bears - Detroit Lions : 7 - 27
- Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 13 - 7
- Denver Broncos - Pittsburgh Steelers : 9 - 20
October 12, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 12, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 12th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 12, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 12, 1975 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 1975 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 October 12, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:23 pm and setting at 12:52 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Oct 20, 1975.
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Who was born on October 12, 1975?
Famous people born on October 12, 1975:
- Marrian Jones
Renowned track and field athlete.
- Marionette Jones
Olympic gold medalist sprinter and long jumper.
- Ayden Kurdi
Ayden Kurdi was a talented painter known for his unique artistic style.
- Bram Cohen
Creator of the BitTorrent protocol.
- Susana Félix
Portuguese singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
- Randy Robitaille
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Ahmad
American rapper (4th avenue jones).
- Scott Von Der Ahe
Linebacker (indianapolis colts).
- DJ Whoo Kid
- Fábio Noronha de Oliveira
- Ivo Janakiev
- Jorane (Jorane Pelletier
Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:
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Hugh JackmanAustralian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.
![Josh Hutcherson]()
Josh HutchersonJosh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.
![Young Jeezy]()
Young JeezyYoung jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...
![Brigitte Lahaie]()
Brigitte LahaieFrench radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.
![Akshara Haasan]()
Akshara HaasanIndian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.
![Luciano Pavarotti]()
Luciano PavarottiHe is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.
![Doona Bae]()
Doona BaeDoona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.
![Tyler Blackburn]()
Tyler BlackburnTyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.
![Kirk Cameron]()
Kirk CameronAmerican actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.
![Susan Anton]()
Susan AntonAmerican actress, singer and dancer.
October 12, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 6 months old,
or 582 months and 7 days old,
or 2531 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17722 days old,
if you were born on October 12, 1975.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 October 12, 1975?
There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1975?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 12, 1975.
October 12, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 12, 1975:
- Giorgio Vecchietti
- Sorelle De Marchi
What famous deaths happened on October 12th?
Famous deaths on October 12th:
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Sonja Henie]()
Sonja HenieThe norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.
![Joan Leslie]()
Joan LeslieAmerican actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).
![Sheila Florance]()
Sheila FloranceAustralian actress in television and film (born 1916).
![Leon Ames]()
Leon AmesActor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.
![Conchata Ferrell]()
Conchata FerrellAmerican actress (d. 2020).
![Nat Pendleton]()
Nat PendletonOlympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.
![Doris Davenport]()
Doris DavenportActress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.
![Aline MacMahon]()
Aline MacMahonUs actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.
![Johnny Olson]()
Johnny OlsonAmerican game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th
October 12, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 12, 1975:
- El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
- French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
- Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
- Malawi - Mother's Day
- Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
- Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
- St. Fiace
- Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
October 12, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 12, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 12, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1975 was Bad Blood by Neil Sedaka, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 12, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Neil Sedaka - Bad Blood
- John Denver - Calypso
- David Bowie - Fame
- Dickie Goodman - Mr. Jaws
- Jefferson Starship - Miracles
October 12, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1975 was Hold Me Close by David Essex, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 12, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 12, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Essex - Hold Me Close
- Art Garfunkel - I Only Have Eyes For You
- The Drifters - There Goes My First Love
- Morris Albert - Feelings
- The Chi-Lites - It's Time For Love
October 12, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1975 was This Will Be by Natalie Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 12, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 12, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Natalie Cole - This Will Be
- The Spinners - They Just Can't Stop It the (Games People Play)
- Sly Stone - I Get High On You
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Money
- B.T. Express - Give It What You Got/Peace Pipe
October 12, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 12, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
Zorro
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Duccio Tessari
Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita
Country: Italy
Inn of the Damned
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Terry Bourke
Starring: Judith Anderson, Alex Cord, Michael Craig, Joseph Fürst
Posse from Heaven
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Phillip Pine
Starring: Todd Compton, Fanne Foxe, Ward Wood, Rod Roddy
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Milos Forman
October 12, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 12, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Saturday Night Live
Release year: 1975
Written by: Lorne Michaels
Starring: Don Pardo, Lenny Pickett, Darrell Hammond
Country: United States of America
In Good Company
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Paul Weitz
Fawlty Towers
Release year: 1975
Starring: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The New Tom & Jerry Show
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Charles A. Nichols
Floris von Rosemund
Release year: 1975
October 12, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 12, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Humboldt'S Gift
By: Saul Bellow
"I consider it a work of genius, I believe it The Work of a Genius. I find it brilliant, magnificent, etc.
Ragtime
By: E. L. Doctorow
The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.
Shogun
By: James Clavell
An English adventurer. A Japanese warlord who is invincible. Beautiful woman caught between two worlds, one of which is love.
Curtain
By: Agatha Christie
Harper Collins is now home to the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress in suspense. She's the creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot in Belgium, as well as many other memorable characters. Her entire collection of …
October 12, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 12, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Crash 'N Score
Doctor Pong
Indy 800
pedit5
Gun Fight
Who was the US President on October 12, 1975?
On October 12, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1975?
On October 12, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 12, 1975?
On October 12, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 12th?
October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of October. 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 October 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
- 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.
What happened in 1975?
1975 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
- British population agrees to European Common Market membership
- Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal
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What was the calendar for October 1975?
October 1975 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
