What happened on Wednesday June 12, 1974?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1974:

• Deadly Chemical Plant Explosion in England A catastrophic chemical plant explosion in England resulted in 28 fatalities and 36 serious injuries, underscoring the critical importance of industrial safety protocols and emergency response mechanisms.
• Political Suppression in Peru The Peruvian government took decisive action against the Acción Popular political party, outlawing the organization and ordering the deportation of its leader, Javier Alva Orlandini, in a significant political crackdown.
• Miraculous Rescue at Middleton Reef Four inexperienced adventurers were rescued after an incredible 43-day survival ordeal on the uninhabited Middleton Reef in the South Pacific. Their survival story highlights human resilience and the challenges of maritime exploration.
• Birth of Hideki Matsui, Baseball Star Hideki Matsui, a renowned Japanese Major League Baseball player, was born. He would later become a celebrated international baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills and global impact on the sport.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1974

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1974

June 12, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1974 can also be written as 6/12/1974 in the US and as 12/6/1974 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1974 in June 1974 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1974:

• Jason Mewes

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• Hideki Matsui

  Hideki Matsui is a legendary Japanese baseball player who had a successful career in both Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League...

• Kerry Kittles

  Kerry Kittles was a professional NBA basketball player who played as a guard for the New Jersey Nets during the late 1990s and early 2000s,...

• Tatiana Zavialova
• Joseph Blair
• Petar Bošnjak
• Jared Bush
• Massimiliano Capitanio
• Massimo Columbu
• Flávio Conceição
• Eleutherios Eleutheriou
• Adriana Grasso
• Gwen Kinsey
• Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni
• Aldo Osorio
• Angie Potthoff
• Rahman Abdul Sifeen

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on June 12th

Famous people died on June 12, 1974:

• André Marie
• Felix Schwalbe

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on June 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1974 was Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

1. Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
2. The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
3. Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown
4. Ray Stevens - The Streak
5. Paul McCartney - Band On The Run

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

1. Ray Stevens - The Streak
2. Showaddywaddy - Hey Rock And Roll
3. The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love
4. Gary Glitter - Always Yours
5. R Dean Taylor - There's A Ghost In My House

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1974 was Sideshow by Blue Magic, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

1. Blue Magic - Sideshow
2. Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swinging
3. Four Tops - One Chain Don't Make No Prison
4. The Spinners - I'm Coming Home
5. The Impressions - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)

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, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 12, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:26 am and setting at 01:36 pm.

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

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Someone born on June 12, 1974 is:

50 years 11 months old,

or 611 months and 25 days old,

or 2660 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18622 days old,

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

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 12, 1974.

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