What happened on Thursday November 12, 1970?

Here's what happened on November 12, 1970:

• Bhola Cyclone Devastates East Pakistan A catastrophic cyclone with winds reaching 240 km/h strikes East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), causing one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history. The cyclone results in an estimated 300,000 to 500,000 fatalities, devastating coastal communities and highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Marshall University Football Team Tragedy Southern Airlines Flight 932 crashes in Wayne County, West Virginia, resulting in the complete loss of the Marshall University football team. All 75 people on board, including 37 players and 5 coaches, perish in this devastating aviation accident that would later inspire the film 'We Are Marshall'.
• Hafez al-Assad Seizes Power in Syria Hafez al-Assad comes to power in Syria through a military coup within the Ba'ath party, marking a significant turning point in Syrian political history. This event would set the stage for decades of authoritarian rule and eventually lead to his son Bashar al-Assad's presidency.
• First Artificial Synthesis of a Live Cell Scientists achieve a groundbreaking milestone by performing the first artificial synthesis of a live cell, a pivotal moment in biological research that would have profound implications for understanding cellular mechanisms, genetic engineering, and potential medical treatments.
• Soviet Dissident Sentenced Soviet author Andrei Amalrik is sentenced to 3 years in prison for 'anti-Soviet' writings, exemplifying the Soviet regime's suppression of intellectual dissent and freedom of expression.
• Soviet Union Joins ICAO The Soviet Union becomes a member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), with Russian becoming the fourth official language of the organization, reflecting the growing international role of the USSR.
• Cleveland Cavaliers' First NBA Victory The Cleveland Cavaliers secure their first NBA victory by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 105-103, marking the beginning of the franchise's journey in professional basketball.
• Infamous Exploding Whale Incident The Oregon Highway Division attempts to dispose of a rotting beached sperm whale using explosives, resulting in an absurd and now-legendary incident that became a viral story of misguided problem-solving.

Events in 1970

November 12, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 12, 1970

Newspapers from Nov. 12, 1970

November 12, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 316th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 12, 1970 can also be written as 11/12/1970 in the US and as 12/11/1970 in UK and Europe.

November 12, 1970 in November 1970 calendar

Famous people born on November 12, 1970:

• Tonya Harding

  Controversial American figure skater known for her exceptional athletic skills and the infamous 1994 Nancy Kerrigan incident.

• Craig Parker

  New Zealand actor best known for his roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Spartacus' television series.

• Sarah Harmer

  Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist.

• Elektra

  American wrestler, model, and dancer.

• Oscar Strasnoy

  French-argentine composer.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on November 12th

November 12, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 12, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

1. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
2. Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun
3. James Taylor - Fire And Rain
4. The Partridge Family - I Think I Love You
5. R. Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me

November 12, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 12, 1970 was Woodstock by Matthew's Southern Comfort, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

1. Matthew's Southern Comfort - Woodstock
2. Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Chile
3. Clarence Carter - Patches
4. Don Fardon - Indian Reservation
5. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking

November 12, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 12, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

1. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
2. James Brown - Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)
3. Wilson Pickett - Engine Number 9
4. Johnnie Taylor - I Am Somebody Part II
5. The Presidents - 5-10-15-20 (25-30 Years Of Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 12th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 12, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 12, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 12, 1970 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 12, 1970 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 November 12, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:55 pm and setting at 07:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1970.

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Someone born on November 12, 1970 is:

54 years 6 months old,

or 654 months and 2 days old,

or 2843 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19907 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 12, 1970?

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 12, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 12, 1970.

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