What happened on Tuesday July 12, 1960?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1960:

• First Passive Communication Satellite Launch NASA launches Echo I, the first passive communication satellite, a groundbreaking milestone in space communication technology that reflects the ongoing Space Race.
• African Independence Declarations Congo, Chad, and the Central African Republic officially declare independence from colonial powers, marking a significant moment in African decolonization.
• Etch A Sketch Invention The iconic Etch A Sketch toy is first manufactured by Ohio Art Company, licensed from French inventor André Cassagnes. This mechanical drawing toy would become a beloved children's plaything worldwide.
• Orlyonok Young Pioneer Camp Establishment The main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR is founded, serving as a significant youth organization and educational center during the Soviet era.
• XEWT TV Channel Launch XEWT TV channel 12 begins broadcasting in the Tijuana-San Diego cross-border region, expanding media infrastructure.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Joyce Ziske wins the Hoosier Celebrity Golf Tournament, a professional women's golf competition.

Events in 1960

July 12, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1960

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1960

July 12, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 194th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1960 can also be written as 7/12/1960 in the US and as 12/7/1960 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1960 in July 1960 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1960:

• Corynne Charby

  Corynne Charby is a versatile French entertainer known for her work as an actress, singer, and model during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1960:

• Pietro Fumasoni Biondi
• William Gladstone Agnew

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on July 12th

July 12, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1960 was Alley-Oop by Hollywood Argyles, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
2. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
3. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
4. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
5. The Fendermen - Mule Skinner Blues

July 12, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1960 was Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
2. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
3. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
4. Tommy Bruce & The Bruisers - Ain't Misbehavin'
5. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man

July 12, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1960 was There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2) by Bobby Marchan, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Bobby Marchan - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
2. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
3. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
4. Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
5. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Sticks And Stones

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 12, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1960 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 1960 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 July 12, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 10:33 pm and setting at 11:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 1960.

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Someone born on July 12, 1960 is:

64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 2 days old,

or 3383 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23682 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1960?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 12, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 12, 1960.

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