What happened on Thursday February 12, 1976?

Here's what happened on February 12, 1976:

• Pike Committee CIA Leak Scandal Confidential documents from the Pike Committee's investigation into CIA activities were leaked and published in The Village Voice, causing a major political controversy that exposed potential government intelligence misconduct.
• Government Marijuana Health Report The government released its fifth report on Marijuana and Health, which notably contradicted the Ford Administration's official stance on marijuana use, signaling emerging tensions in drug policy discourse.
• Murder of Actor Sal Mineo Sal Mineo, a prominent actor known for his roles in 'Exodus' and 'Rebel Without a Cause', was tragically stabbed to death at the age of 37. This shocking event marked the end of a promising Hollywood career that had made significant contributions to 1950s cinema.
• Nuclear Testing at Nevada Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era weapons development and testing programs that were characteristic of the ongoing nuclear arms race.
• Bomb Explosion at Hearst Estate A bomb detonated on the grounds of William Randolph Hearst's famous San Simeon estate. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during this mysterious incident.

Events in 1976

February 12, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 12, 1976

Newspapers from Feb. 12, 1976

February 12, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1976 can also be written as 2/12/1976 in the US and as 12/2/1976 in UK and Europe.

February 12, 1976 in February 1976 calendar

Famous people born on February 12, 1976:

• Aaron Sanchez

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• Silvia Saint

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• Christian Cullen

  Christian Cullen is a former New Zealand rugby union player known for his exceptional speed and scoring ability, who played as a fullback...

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on February 12th

Famous people died on February 12, 1976:

• Sal Mineo

  Iconic American actor known for his roles in 'Rebel Without a Cause' and 'Exodus', who was part of a tragic group of young Hollywood stars...

• Luigi Bagnolati

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on February 12th

February 12, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1976 was 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Paul Simon - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
2. Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
3. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
4. Rhythm Heritage - Theme From S.W.A.T.
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song

February 12, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1976 was December '63 by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. The Four Seasons - December '63
2. Slik - Forever And Ever
3. Abba - Mamma Mia
4. Tina Charles - I Love To Love
5. Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez

February 12, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 1976 was Inseparable by Natalie Cole, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Natalie Cole - Inseparable
2. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
3. Tyrone Davis - Turning Point
4. Commodores - Sweet Love
5. Barry White - Let The Music Play

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, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 12, 1976 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 1976 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, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 02:24 pm and setting at 05:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Feb 15, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on February 12, 1976

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Someone born on February 12, 1976 is:

49 years 2 months old,

or 590 months and 11 days old,

or 2566 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17968 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 12, 1976?

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, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 12, 1976.

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