What happened on Wednesday July 12, 1967?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1967:

• Detroit Race Riot of 1967 One of the most significant and deadliest urban riots in United States history began in Detroit, Michigan. This civil disturbance would become a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and racial equality in America, exposing deep-rooted social and economic disparities.
• Newark Race Riots of 1967 A devastating four-day period of civil unrest erupted in Newark, New Jersey, marked by significant racial tensions and violent confrontations. The riots were triggered by the arrest of a black cab driver by white police officers, leading to widespread protests, violence, and tragic loss of life. Over the course of the riots, 26-27 people were killed, approximately 1,500 were injured, and more than 1,000 were arrested, highlighting the deep-seated racial tensions and social inequalities of the era.
• Birth of John Petrucci John Petrucci, a renowned American guitarist and founding member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater, was born. He would later become known for his technical proficiency and significant contributions to progressive metal music.
• Greek Citizenship Revocation The Greek regime of the time revoked the citizenship of 480 Greek citizens, a significant political action that likely targeted political dissidents or opponents of the government.
• 5th Mayor's Trophy Game A baseball game between the New York Mets and New York Yankees, with the Mets securing a decisive 4-0 victory in this annual exhibition match.

Events in 1967

July 12, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1967

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1967

July 12, 1967 was a Wednesday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1967 can also be written as 7/12/1967 in the US and as 12/7/1967 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1967 in July 1967 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1967:

• John Petrucci

  Virtuoso guitarist and founding member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater, renowned for his technical skill and complex...

• Jhumpa Lahiri

  Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her insightful works exploring Indian-American immigrant experiences, including 'Interpreter of...

• Bruny Surin

  Canadian Olympic sprinter who won gold in the 4x100m relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, representing Canada with distinction.

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1967:

• Annibale Bizzelli
• John Frederick Boyce Combe
• Fridrich Markovič Ėrmler

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on July 12th

July 12, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1967 was Windy by The Association, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. The Association - Windy
2. The Music Explosion - Little Bit O'Soul
3. Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
4. Scott McKenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)
5. Petula Clark - Don't Sleep In The Subway

July 12, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1967 was A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
2. The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
3. The Monkees - Alternate Title
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - There Goes My Everything
5. Vikki Carr - It Must Be Him (Seul Sur Son Etoile)

July 12, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1967 was I Was Made To Love Her by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
2. Bettye Swann - Make Me Yours
3. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
4. Oscar Toney, Jr. - For Your Precious Love
5. Aretha Franklin - Respect

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

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July 12, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1967 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 1967 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, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:54 am and setting at 11:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1967.

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Someone born on July 12, 1967 is:

57 years 10 months old,

or 694 months and 2 days old,

or 3018 weeks

or 21126 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 12, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 12, 1967.

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