What happened on Tuesday July 12, 1966?

About July 12th, 1966, in brief:

  • Historical events: A significant racial disturbance occurred in Chicago, Illinois, reflecting the ongoing social tensions and civil rights challenges of the 1960s.
  • Day of the week: July 12th, 1966 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Hanky Panky by Tommy James and the Shondells
  • #1 UK song: Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks
  • Popular movie: Fahrenheit 451 directed by Ramin Bahrani

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July 12, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 12, 1966:

  • Chicago Race Riot A significant racial disturbance occurred in Chicago, Illinois, reflecting the ongoing social tensions and civil rights challenges of the 1960s.
  • 37th MLB All-Star Game The National League defeated the American League 2-1 in a thrilling 10-inning game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, showcasing exceptional baseball talent and competitive spirit.
  • Brooks Robinson Named All-Star MVP Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for his outstanding performance in the 37th MLB All-Star Game.
  • D.T. Suzuki Legacy Remembering D.T. Suzuki, a prominent Japanese author, translator, and lecturer who significantly contributed to introducing Zen Buddhism to the Western world.
  • US Treasury Silver Coin Purchase Announcement The United States Treasury announced it would purchase mutilated silver coins at bullion price at mints in Philadelphia and Denver, indicating a significant monetary policy decision.
  • Ohio Rainfall Record Sandusky, Ohio experienced an extraordinary rainfall of 10.51 inches (26.70 cm), setting a new state record for precipitation in a single event.

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July 12, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 12, 1966?


July 12, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1966 can also be written as 7/12/1966 in the US and as 12/7/1966 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 12, 1966?


Famous people born on July 12, 1966:

  • Tamsin Greig
    Tamsin Greig

    Acclaimed British actress known for her versatile roles in television comedy and drama, with notable performances in 'Green Wing', 'Black...

  • Ana Torrent
    Ana Torrent

    Renowned Spanish film actress celebrated for her extraordinary child performances in critically acclaimed films like 'The Spirit of the...

  • Stéphane Lippert
  • Julie Sweet
  • Luciana Souza
  • Luigi Dall'Igna

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July 12, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 12, 1966:

  • D. T. Suzuki

    Japanese philosopher and author (b. 1870).

  • Daisetsu Teitarō Suzuki

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July 12, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 12, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 11th and July 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 12, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1966 was Hanky Panky by Tommy James and the Shondells, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

  1. - Hanky Panky youtube
  2. - Wild Thing youtube
  3. - Red Rubber Ball youtube
  4. - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me youtube
  5. - Paperback Writer youtube

July 12, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1966 was Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

  1. - Sunny Afternoon youtube
  2. - Get Away youtube
  3. - Paperback Writer youtube
  4. - River Deep, Mountain High youtube
  5. - Nobody Needs Your Love youtube

July 12, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

  1. - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
  2. - Let's Go Get Stoned
  3. - Cool Jerk
  4. - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
  5. - Barefootin'
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July 12, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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July 12, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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July 12, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 12, 1966 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 1966 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, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:07 am and setting at 04:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1966.

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How old is someone born on July 12, 1966?


Someone born on July 12, 1966 is:

58 years 9 months old,

or 705 months and 11 days old,

or 3067 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21470 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1966?

There are 80 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, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 12, 1966.

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