What happened on Friday July 12, 1974?

About July 12th, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: Former White House aide John Ehrlichman and three other defendants were convicted of conspiring to violate the civil rights of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist. This conviction was a significant development in the ongoing Watergate scandal, highlighting the legal consequences for Nixon administration officials involved in unethical and illegal activities.
  • Day of the week: July 12th, 1974 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Rock Your Baby by George McCrae
  • #1 UK song: She by Charles Aznavour
  • Popular movie: Papillon directed by Michael Noer

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July 12, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 12, 1974:

  • Conviction of John Ehrlichman in Watergate-Related Case Former White House aide John Ehrlichman and three other defendants were convicted of conspiring to violate the civil rights of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist. This conviction was a significant development in the ongoing Watergate scandal, highlighting the legal consequences for Nixon administration officials involved in unethical and illegal activities.
  • Creation of the Congressional Budget Office U.S. President Richard Nixon signed the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, establishing the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This independent agency was created to provide Congress with objective, nonpartisan analyses of budgetary and economic issues, enhancing legislative oversight of federal spending and fiscal policy.
  • Resignation of Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Japan's Deputy Prime Minister Takeo Miki submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka, signaling significant political shifts within the Japanese government during a period of economic and political transformation in the mid-1970s.

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July 12, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 12, 1974?


July 12, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1974 can also be written as 7/12/1974 in the US and as 12/7/1974 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 12, 1974?


Famous people born on July 12, 1974:

  • Parvin Dabas
    Parvin Dabas

    Indian film actor known for his roles in Bollywood cinema, with a career spanning multiple movies and genres.

  • Sharon den Adel

    Lead singer of the Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation, known for her powerful vocals and distinctive musical style.

  • Gregory Helms

    Professional wrestler known for his performances in WWE, with a notable career in sports entertainment.

  • Olivier Adam

    Acclaimed French screenwriter and novelist, recognized for his compelling narrative works in contemporary literature.

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July 12, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 12, 1974:

  • Jurij Pavlovič Annenkov

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July 12, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 12, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 8th and July 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1974 was Rock Your Baby by George McCrae, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

  1. - Rock Your Baby youtube
  2. - Annie's Song youtube
  3. - Rock The Boat youtube
  4. - Sundown youtube
  5. - On And On youtube

July 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

  1. - She youtube
  2. - Kissin' In The Back Row youtube
  3. - Bangin' Man youtube
  4. - Band On The Run youtube

July 12, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1974 was Rock Your Baby by George McCrae, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

  1. - Rock Your Baby youtube
  2. - On And On
  3. - Rock The Boat youtube
  4. - My Thang
  5. - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
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July 12, 1974: 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, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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July 12, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 12, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 1974 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, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:46 pm and setting at 02:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 04, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1974.

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How old is someone born on July 12, 1974?


Someone born on July 12, 1974 is:

50 years 10 months old,

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or 18569 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1974?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 12, 1974?

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