What happened on Friday January 12, 1962?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1962:

• First American Combat Mission in Vietnam War Operation Chopper marks the first American combat mission in the Vietnam War, where American pilots transported hundreds of South Vietnamese troops to engage Viet Cong forces near Saigon, signaling the escalation of U.S. military involvement in the conflict.
• Operation Ranch Hand Begins The U.S. Air Force initiates Operation Ranch Hand, a controversial military strategy involving aerial spraying of defoliants like Agent Orange in South Vietnamese forests. The operation's primary objective was to clear vegetation and expose Viet Cong guerrilla positions, with significant long-term environmental and health consequences.
• Indonesian Military Operations in West Irian The Indonesian Army officially confirms the commencement of military operations in West Irian (now Papua), reflecting the ongoing territorial disputes and geopolitical tensions in the region during the early 1960s.
• Richie Richardson: West Indian Cricket Legend Richie Richardson emerges as an elegant and influential West Indian cricket batsman, who would become a prominent figure in international cricket from 1983 to 1995, known for his stylish batting technique and significant contributions to West Indian cricket.

Events in 1962

January 12, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1962

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1962

January 12, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 12th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1962 can also be written as 1/12/1962 in the US and as 12/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1962:

• Emanuele Pirro

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• Joe Quesada

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• Bruno Barbieri
• Gunde Svan

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1962:

• Ariadna Tyrkova-Williams

  Russian-american activist journalist, politician (d. 1962).

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on January 12th

January 12, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1962 was The Twist by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Chubby Checker - The Twist
2. The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
3. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
4. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)

January 12, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Mr Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Sandy Nelson - Let There Be Drums
4. Neil Sedaka - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
5. Danny Williams - Moon River

January 12, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1962 was Unchain My Heart by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Unchain My Heart
2. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
3. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Ike & Tina Turner - Poor Fool

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, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 1962 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, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:25 am and setting at 12:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1962

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Someone born on January 12, 1962 is:

63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 11 days old,

or 3301 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23112 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1962?

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, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 12, 1962.

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