What happened on Saturday July 12, 1975?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1975:

• São Tomé and Príncipe Gains Independence from Portugal The island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe was granted independence from Portuguese colonial rule after centuries of Portuguese administration. Manuel Pinto da Costa became the first president, with Miguel Trovoada serving as the prime minister, marking a significant moment in the country's postcolonial history.
• Tom Watson Wins 104th British Golf Open Tom Watson wins the 104th British Golf Open at Carnoustie, Scotland, with an impressive score of 279, showcasing his exceptional golfing skills and adding to his legendary status in professional golf.
• Cricket Performance in County Championship Match Bob Taylor delivers an outstanding performance in a county cricket match between Derbyshire and Yorkshire, catching 7 wickets in a single innings, demonstrating exceptional skill behind the stumps.

Events in 1975

July 12, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1975

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1975

July 12, 1975 was a Saturday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1975 can also be written as 7/12/1975 in the US and as 12/7/1975 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1975 in July 1975 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1975:

• Lil' Kim

  Iconic rapper and singer who significantly influenced hip-hop culture in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• Cheyenne Jackson

  Versatile American singer and actor known for Broadway performances and television roles, including appearances in 'American Horror Story'.

• Max Levchin

  Tech entrepreneur and innovator who co-founded PayPal and Affirm, playing a significant role in digital payment technologies.

• Carolina Kasting

  Brazilian actress known for her work in television and film, with a notable career in Brazilian entertainment industry.

• Phil Lord

  Acclaimed American filmmaker known for directing animated and comedy films like 'The Lego Movie' and '21 Jump Street'.

• Phil Lord e Christopher Miller

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1975:

• James Ormsbee Chapin

  American painter and illustrator (b. 1887).

• Latife Uşşakî
• Mario Casotti

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on July 12th

July 12, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1975 was Love Will Keep Us Together by The Captain and Tennille, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. The Captain and Tennille - Love Will Keep Us Together
2. Van McCoy - The Hustle
3. Wings - Listen To What The Man Said
4. Michael Murphey - Wildfire
5. Pilot - Magic

July 12, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1975 was Tears On My Pillow by Johnny Nash, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. Johnny Nash - Tears On My Pillow
2. Bay City Rollers - Give A Little Love
3. Ray Stevens - Misty
4. Typically Tropical - Barbados
5. Van McCoy - The Hustle

July 12, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1975 was The Hustle by Van McCoy And The Soul City Symphony, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. Van McCoy And The Soul City Symphony - The Hustle
2. The Isley Brothers - Fight The Power Part 1
3. The Impressions - Sooner Or Later
4. Michael Jackson - Just A Little Bit Of You
5. Commodores - Slippery When Wet

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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1975 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 1975 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, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:44 am and setting at 10:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jul 23, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 1975

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Someone born on July 12, 1975 is:

49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 2 days old,

or 2600 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18204 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1975?

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, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 12, 1975.

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