What happened on Saturday June 12, 1971?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1971:

• Birth of Anne Frank Anne Frank, the young Jewish diarist who became a powerful symbol of the Holocaust, was born. Her diary, documenting her experiences during World War II, would become one of the most important literary works of the 20th century.
• Birth of George H.W. Bush George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, was born. He would serve as President from 1989 to 1993 and play a significant role in global politics during the end of the Cold War.
• Birth of Anthony Eden Anthony Eden, British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1955 to 1957, was born. He was a key figure during the Suez Crisis and the post-World War II era of British politics.
• White House Wedding of Tricia Nixon Tricia Nixon, daughter of President Richard Nixon, married Edward F. Cox in a high-profile wedding ceremony at the White House, symbolizing the intersection of personal life and political prominence during the early 1970s.
• Birth of Mark Henry Professional wrestler and weightlifter Mark Henry was born, who would later become a notable figure in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and an Olympic weightlifter.
• Birth of Roy Harper Renowned English singer-songwriter, guitarist, poet, and actor Roy Harper was born, who would become an influential figure in the folk and progressive rock music scenes.
• Asteroid Discovery by T. Smirnova Soviet astronomer T. Smirnova discovered asteroid #2216 Kerch, contributing to the ongoing astronomical research and mapping of celestial bodies in our solar system.

Events in 1971

June 12, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1971

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1971

June 12, 1971 was a Saturday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1971 can also be written as 6/12/1971 in the US and as 12/6/1971 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1971 in June 1971 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1971:

• Félicia Ballanger

  Renowned French track cyclist who dominated sprint events, winning multiple world championships and an Olympic gold medal.

• Mark Henry

  Professional weightlifter and Olympic athlete from Texas, known for competing in the 1992 and 1996 Olympics in the heavyweight category.

• Ryan Klesko

  Professional baseball outfielder who played for the Atlanta Braves, known for his strong performance in Major League Baseball.

• MC Breed

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on June 12th

Famous people died on June 12, 1971:

• Hans Joachim von Mellenthin

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on June 12th

June 12, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1971 was Want Ads by The Honey Cone, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
2. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
3. Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays
4. Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy
5. Three Dog Night - Joy To The World

June 12, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
3. Tony Christie - I Did What I Did For Maria
4. Blue Mink - Banner Man
5. R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me

June 12, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1971 was Want Ads by The Honey Cone, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
2. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
3. Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
4. The 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman
5. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 12, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 12, 1971 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 12, 1971 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 June 12, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 11:04 pm and setting at 10:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on June 12, 1971

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Someone born on June 12, 1971 is:

53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 21 days old,

or 2812 weeks

or 19684 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 12, 1971?

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 12, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 12, 1971.

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