Wednesday July 12, 1961: on this day

July 12, 1961 was the 193rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 12, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 12, 1961, who was born and died on July 12, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 12, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, directed by Irwin Allen), TV series (e.g. Beat The Odds) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 12th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 12, 1961?


July 12, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1961 can also be written as 7/12/1961 in the US and as 12/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

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July 12, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 12, 1961:

  • Pune floods due to failure of the khadakwasla and panshet dams. half of pune is submerged, more than 100,000 families need to be relocated and the death tally exceeds 2,000.
  • A czechoslovakian ilyushin il-18 crashes while attempting to land at casablanca, morocco, killing all 72 persons on board.
  • Indian city pune floods due to failure of the khadakwasla and panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people.

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July 12, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 12th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 12, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 12, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 12, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:31 am and setting at 08:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1961.

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Who was born on July 12, 1961?


Famous people born on July 12, 1961:

  • Lui Tuck Yew

    Singaporean politician who served as Minister of Transport.

  • Hedi Ferjani

    Tunisian author acclaimed for his novels and short stories.

  • Bob Shafran

    American entrepreneur who was the first to be born to triplets.

  • Dave Kellman

    He was an american restaurateur.

  • Rom Lempert

    Rom Lempert is a contemporary author known for his works in fiction and poetry.

  • Javan Hafez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Berne Denis

    Berne Denis is a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Oren Koules

    Oren Koules is a former professional hockey player known for his time in the NHL.

  • Arin Basu

    Arin Basu is a renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Darien Graham-Smith

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on galaxy formation.

  • Karam Karam

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Ginny Buckley

    Ginny Buckley is a television presenter and journalist in the UK.

  • Bodie Thone

    Bodie Thone is a politician known for his work in local government.

  • Heikko Glöde

    German manager and footballer.

  • Shiva Rajkumar

    Indian actor, singer, and producer.

  • Bruce Braman

    Greene, new york -- canoeist (1996 olympics).

  • Andrea Pucci
  • Masaaki Mori

Whose famous birthday is on July 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 12th:

  • Bill Cosby
    Bill Cosby

    American comedian and actor.

  • Brian Grazer
    Brian Grazer

    Imagine entertainment was founded by an american screenwriter and producer.

  • Phoebe Tonkin
    Phoebe Tonkin

    Model and actress from australia.

  • Cheryl Ladd
    Cheryl Ladd

    Cheryl Ladd is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Kris Munroe in the television series 'Charlie's Angels'.

  • Jennifer Saunders
    Jennifer Saunders

    Jennifer saunders is a british comedian, actress, and writer, best known for co-creating and starring in the tv series absolutely fabulous.

  • Parvin Dabas
    Parvin Dabas

    Indian film actor who has appeared in Bollywood movies.

  • Mylène Jampanoï
    Mylène Jampanoï

    French actress, born to a french breton father and chinese mother.

  • Richard Simmons
    Richard Simmons

    American guru in multimillion-dollar industry of diet and fitness.

  • Aure Atika
    Aure Atika

    Screenwriter and director of a portuguese-french film star.

  • Milton Berle
    Milton Berle

    American comedian, whose most successful medium is tv.

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July 12, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 6 days old,

or 3275 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22926 days old,

if you were born on July 12, 1961.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 12th 2024.

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

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

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July 12, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 12, 1961:

  • Mazo de la Roche

    Canadian author and playwright (b. 1879).

  • Mazo de la Roche (Mazo Louise Roche

What famous deaths happened on July 12th?

Famous deaths on July 12th:

  • Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston

    Kelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.

  • Kenneth More
    Kenneth More

    British actor.

  • Harvey Pekar
    Harvey Pekar

    American comic book writer (born 1939).

  • Dara Singh
    Dara Singh

    Indian wrestler who later became a popular actor in Hindi cinema.

  • Rajendra Kumar
    Rajendra Kumar

    Actor and producer from pakistani-indian (d. 1999).

  • Gusti Huber
    Gusti Huber

    Mother of bibi, dies at 78 from heart failure.

  • Theodore Roosevelt
    Theodore Roosevelt

    American politician and business leader who received the medal of honor.

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    Jr.

  • Ryer Lam

    Ryer Lam was a brilliant mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of cryptography and data security.

  • Dula Khan

    Famous singer-songwriter in the pop music industry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 12th

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July 12, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 12, 1961:

  • Sveti Petar (St. Peter)
  • Sunset and sunrise occur along Manhattan's street grid centerline
  • Newfoundland - Orangemen's Day
  • Northern Ireland - Battle of the Boyne Day (also known as Orangemen's Day or the Twelfth, see Irish calendar).
  • Mongolia - Naadam Holiday (2nd day)
  • The "center pivot irrigation day" of Colorado
  • Kiribati - Independence Day
  • RainMaker Day - Salem, OR.
  • Spo TomT and Prfncipe - Independence Day
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July 12, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 12, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 10th and July 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 12, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 12, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - The Boll Weevil Song
  3. - Quarter To Three
  4. - Raindrops
  5. - Every Beat Of My Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 12, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 12, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Temptation
  3. - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
  4. - Well I Ask You
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 12, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 12, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - The Boll Weevil Song
  3. - Every Beat Of My Heart
  4. - Quarter To Three
  5. - Raindrops

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July 12, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 12, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Irwin Allen

Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Joan Fontaine, Barbara Eden, Peter Lorre

Country: United States of America

Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Bradford Dillman, Dolores Hart, Stuart Whitman, Cecil Kellaway

The Honeymoon Machine

The Honeymoon Machine

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Steve McQueen, Brigid Bazlen, Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss

A Woman Is a Woman

A Woman Is a Woman

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Anna Karina, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Henri Attal

Country: United States of America

Striped Trip

Striped Trip

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Vladimir Fetin

Starring: Aleksey Gribov, Ivan Dmitriev, Margarita Nazarova, Evgeniy Leonov

July 12, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 12, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Beat the Odds

Beat the Odds

Release year: 1961

The Younger Generation

The Younger Generation

Release year: 1961

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

Release year: 1961

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

July 12, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 12, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

A Journey To Matecumbe by Robert Lewis Taylor

A Journey To Matecumbe

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WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.

A Shooting Star by Wallace Stegner

A Shooting Star

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Hardbound

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

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Who was the US President on July 12, 1961?

On July 12, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 12, 1961?

On July 12, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 12, 1961?

On July 12, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 12th?

July 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Asasey hotel attack: at least 26 people, including two journalists and nine foreigners, were killed in a car bombing and gun attack at the hotel in kismayo (somalia).
  • 2018 - 2018 japan floods: heavy rains in japan cause death tolls of 209 and 28 respectively.
  • 2017 - Monkey selfie: a case is being heard by the united states court of appeals in san francisco concerning whether or not a celebes crested macaque owns its selfie.

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What happened in 1961?

1961 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
  • Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
  • Supremes signed with Motown Records

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What was the calendar for July 1961?

July 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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