What happened on Wednesday July 12, 1961?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1961:

• Pune Dam Disaster A catastrophic flood occurred in Pune, India, caused by the simultaneous failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams. The disaster resulted in widespread destruction, submerging half the city and causing massive displacement of over 100,000 families. The tragic event led to at least 2,000 confirmed fatalities, marking it as one of the most significant urban flooding disasters in Indian history.
• Czechoslovakian Plane Crash in Morocco A tragic aviation accident occurred when a Czechoslovakian Ilyushin Il-18 aircraft crashed during its landing attempt at Casablanca Airport in Morocco. The crash resulted in the complete loss of all 72 passengers and crew on board, highlighting the significant aviation safety challenges of the early 1960s.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1961

Newspapers from Jul. 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.

July 12, 1961 in July 1961 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1961:

• Bob Shafran

  Bob Shafran is one of the famous triplet brothers who were separated at birth and reunited later in life, a remarkable story of adoption and...

• Dave Kellman

  Dave Kellman is one of the triplet brothers who reunited at age 19, co-founded Triplets Romanian Steakhouse in New York's SoHo, and shared a...

• Shiva Rajkumar

  Prominent Indian actor, singer, and producer known in the South Indian film industry.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1961:

• Mazo de la Roche

  Canadian author and playwright (b. 1879).

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on July 12th

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.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
4. Dee Clark - Raindrops
5. Pips - 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.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. The Everly Brothers - Temptation
3. Ricky Nelson - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - 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 music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
4. U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
5. Dee Clark - Raindrops

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 1961

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Someone born on July 12, 1961 is:

63 years 10 months old,

or 766 months and 2 days old,

or 3331 weeks

or 23317 days old,

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

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, 1961?

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

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