What happened on Thursday January 12, 1961?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1961:

• United Nations Genocide Convention Takes Effect The United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide officially enters into force, marking a significant milestone in international human rights law. This treaty, adopted in 1948, legally defines genocide and establishes it as a crime under international law, providing a framework for prosecuting those responsible for mass atrocities.
• CIA Special Group Meeting on Strike Force Concept The Central Intelligence Agency prepares an internal memorandum documenting a meeting discussing the 'Strike Force Concept', detailing attendees and strategic deliberations. This document provides insight into Cold War-era military and intelligence planning strategies during the early 1960s.

Events in 1961

January 12, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1961

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1961

January 12, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 12th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1961 can also be written as 1/12/1961 in the US and as 12/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1961:

• Simon Russell Beale

  Renowned British actor and historian known for his exceptional stage performances and scholarly work, particularly in classical theater and...

• Andrea Carnevale

  Italian soccer player who was part of the 1987 Italian soccer championship, known for his performance among a group of eight notable...

• Marco Goldin

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on January 12th

January 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

1. Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
2. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
3. Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
4. Floyd Cramer - Last Date
5. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?

January 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

1. Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
2. Cliff Richard - I Love You
3. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
4. Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
5. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

January 12, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1961 was He Will Break Your Heart by Jerry Butler, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

1. Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
2. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
3. Floyd Cramer - Last Date
4. Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires - Are You Lonesome To-night?
5. Brook Benton - Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 12, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 1961 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 January 12, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:25 am and setting at 01:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1961

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Someone born on January 12, 1961 is:

64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 11 days old,

or 3353 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23477 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1961?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 12, 1961.

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