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see horoscope and birth chart for July 12, 1981What happened on Sunday July 12, 1981?
About July 12th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: A catastrophic three-day period of torrential rains struck China's Sichuan Province, causing massive flooding along the Yangtze River and its tributaries. Rainfall reached up to 18.8 inches (480 mm), dramatically raising water levels by approximately 16.5 feet (5.0 m). The initial Xinhua news agency report suggested 3,000 deaths and 100,000 injuries, but official numbers were later revised to 753 confirmed deaths, 558 missing persons, 28,140 injured, and approximately 1.5 million people displaced from their homes.
- Day of the week: July 12th, 1981 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
- #1 UK song: Ghost Town by The Specials
- Popular movie: Car Crash directed by Antonio Margheriti
More about July 12th, 1981? See below for more news and curiosities on July 12th, 1981.
July 12, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 12, 1981:
- Devastating Floods in Sichuan Province, China A catastrophic three-day period of torrential rains struck China's Sichuan Province, causing massive flooding along the Yangtze River and its tributaries. Rainfall reached up to 18.8 inches (480 mm), dramatically raising water levels by approximately 16.5 feet (5.0 m). The initial Xinhua news agency report suggested 3,000 deaths and 100,000 injuries, but official numbers were later revised to 753 confirmed deaths, 558 missing persons, 28,140 injured, and approximately 1.5 million people displaced from their homes.
- Debbie Austin Wins LPGA Mayflower Golf Classic Professional golfer Debbie Austin secured victory at the LPGA Mayflower Golf Classic on July 12, 1981, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.
July 12, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 12, 1981?
July 12, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 12, 1981 can also be written as 7/12/1981 in the US and as 12/7/1981 in UK and Europe.
July 12, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 12, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 6th and July 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 12, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.
- Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
- George Harrison - All Those Years Ago
- Air Supply - The One That You Love
- Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - You Make My Dreams
July 12, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.
- The Specials - Ghost Town
- Starsound - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
- Bad Manners - Can Can
- Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
- Imagination - Body Talk
July 12, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1981 was Give It To Me Baby by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.
- Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
- Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
- Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
- Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
- Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper
July 12, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 12, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 12, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 1981 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, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 04:31 pm and setting at 02:51 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1981.
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How old is someone born on July 12, 1981?
Someone born on July 12, 1981 is:
43 years 9 months old,
or 525 months and 23 days old,
or 2286 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16003 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1981?
There are 68 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, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 12, 1981.
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