What happened on Tuesday February 12, 1963?

Here's what happened on February 12, 1963:

• Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 705 Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred when Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 705 crashed into the Florida Everglades shortly after takeoff from Miami International Airport, resulting in the loss of all 45 passengers and crew members on board.
• Argentina Seeks Extradition of Juan Perón The Argentine government formally requested the extradition of former president Juan Perón, who was in exile, marking a significant political development in the country's post-Perón era.
• Construction of Gateway Arch Begins Construction officially commenced on the iconic Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, a landmark that would become a symbol of westward expansion and architectural innovation in the United States.

Events in 1963

February 12, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 12, 1963

Newspapers from Feb. 12, 1963

February 12, 1963 was a Tuesday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1963 can also be written as 2/12/1963 in the US and as 12/2/1963 in UK and Europe.

February 12, 1963 in February 1963 calendar

Famous people born on February 12, 1963:

• Jacqueline Woodson

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• John Higgins

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• Brent Jones

  Brent Jones was a successful NFL tight end who played for the San Francisco 49ers, contributing to three Super Bowl championships during his...

• John Michael Higgins

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• Claudio Amendola

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on February 12th

Famous people died on February 12, 1963:

• Woldemar Hägglund

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on February 12th

February 12, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1963 was Hey Paula by Paul and Paula, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Paul and Paula - Hey Paula
2. The Rooftop Singers - Walk Right In
3. The 4 Seasons - Walk Like A Man
4. Dion - Ruby Baby
5. The Cascades - Rhythm Of The Rain

February 12, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1963 was Diamonds by Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Diamonds
2. Frank Ifield - Wayward Wind
3. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
4. The Beatles - Please Please Me
5. Del Shannon - Little Town Flirt

February 12, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 1963 was You've Really Got A Hold On Me by The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. The Miracles - You've Really Got A Hold On Me
2. Mary Wells - Two Lovers
3. Paul and Paula - Hey Paula
4. Bobby Bland - That's The Way Love Is
5. The Rooftop Singers - Walk Right In

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 12, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 12, 1963 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 1963 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 February 12, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 09:29 pm and setting at 09:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 08, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Mar 10, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on February 12, 1963

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Someone born on February 12, 1963 is:

62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 11 days old,

or 3245 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22716 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 12, 1963?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 12, 1963.

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