What happened on Saturday March 12, 1960?

Here's what happened on March 12, 1960:

• Prince Constantine Becomes Paramount Chief of Basutoland Prince Constantine Bereng Seeiso formally assumed the role of Paramount Chief of Basutoland at the age of 21. This significant leadership transition marked an important moment in the pre-independence history of what would later become the Kingdom of Lesotho.
• Deadly Chemical Plant Fire in Pusan, Korea A catastrophic fire erupted at a chemical plant in Pusan (now Busan), South Korea, resulting in the tragic loss of 68 lives. The incident highlighted the industrial safety challenges of the era and the potential risks in chemical manufacturing facilities.

Events in 1960

March 12, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 12, 1960

Newspapers from Mar. 12, 1960

March 12, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1960 can also be written as 3/12/1960 in the US and as 12/3/1960 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1960 in March 1960 calendar

Famous people born on March 12, 1960:

• Courtney B. Vance

  Courtney B. Vance is an acclaimed American actor known for his Emmy-winning performance in 'The People v. O.J.

• Jason Beghe

  Jason Beghe is an American actor known for his roles in television series and films, with notable appearances in 'Chicago P.D.

• Maki Nomiya

  Maki Nomiya is a Japanese singer, best known as a member of the influential electronic pop band Pizzicato Five.

• Ennio Capasa

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on March 12th

Famous people died on March 12, 1960:

• Semën Il'ič Bogdanov
• Frederick Bowhill
• Edmond van Daële

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on March 12th

March 12, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
3. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
4. Bobby Rydell - Wild One
5. Jack Scott - What In The World's Come Over You

March 12, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 12, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
2. Adam Faith - Poor Me
3. Anthony Newley - Why
4. Perry Como - Delaware
5. Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

March 12, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
3. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Lady Luck
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
5. The Drifters - This Magic Moment

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

Discover the personality of March born.

Unlock the Mysteries of March 12, 1960! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

March 12, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on March 12, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 1960 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 March 12, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:30 pm and setting at 06:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in March 1960

Your place in the Universe on March 12, 1960

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on March 12, 1960 is:

65 years 1 month old,

or 781 months and 21 days old,

or 3399 weeks

or 23793 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 12, 1960?

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 12th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 12, 1960.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.