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see horoscope and birth chart for October 12, 1955What happened on Wednesday October 12, 1955?
About October 12th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 12, 1955, a tragic maritime accident occurred off the coast of Vigo, Spain, when the Spanish coaster Conde de Barbate collided with the French vessel Columbie. The collision resulted in the complete sinking of the Conde de Barbate and the devastating loss of its entire five-member crew. This incident highlights the inherent risks of maritime navigation during the mid-20th century, particularly in busy shipping lanes along the Iberian Peninsula.
- Day of the week: October 12th, 1955 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: The Yellow Rose Of Texas by Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus
- #1 UK song: The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young
- Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé
More about October 12th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on October 12th, 1955.
Table of contents
- October 12, 1955: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 12, 1955?
- Who was born on October 12, 1955?
- October 12, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- October 12, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- October 12, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 12, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 12, 1955?
- Back in 1955
October 12, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 12, 1955:
- Maritime Collision off Vigo Coast On October 12, 1955, a tragic maritime accident occurred off the coast of Vigo, Spain, when the Spanish coaster Conde de Barbate collided with the French vessel Columbie. The collision resulted in the complete sinking of the Conde de Barbate and the devastating loss of its entire five-member crew. This incident highlights the inherent risks of maritime navigation during the mid-20th century, particularly in busy shipping lanes along the Iberian Peninsula.
October 12, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 12, 1955?
October 12, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 285th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 12, 1955 can also be written as 10/12/1955 in the US and as 12/10/1955 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 12, 1955?
Famous people born on October 12, 1955:
![Brigitte Lahaie]()
Brigitte LahaieFrench radio host and actress known for her pioneering work in adult films during the late 1970s, who later transitioned to mainstream media...
- Ante Gotovina
Croatian military general who played a significant role in the Croatian War of Independence and was later tried and ultimately acquitted of...
- Pat DiNizio
American singer-songwriter and guitarist, founding member of the rock band The Smithereens, who passed away in December 2017.
- Ashley Adams
American actress known for her roles in television shows and movies, though specific details are limited.
- Jane Siberry
Canadian singer-songwriter and music producer known for her innovative and eclectic musical style, blending folk, pop, and experimental...
October 12, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 12, 1955:
- Lino Carrara
- Frederick Mason Perkins
- Egisto Bellini
October 12, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 12, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1955 was The Yellow Rose Of Texas by Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
- Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
- Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
- Fontane Sisters - Seventeen
- Don Cornell - The Bible Tells Me So
October 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
- Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Cyril Stapleton Orchestra With Julie Dawn - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
October 12, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 12, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 12, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 12, 1955 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 1955 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 October 12, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 04:57 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1955.
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Your place in the Universe on October 12, 1955
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Someone born on October 12, 1955 is:
69 years 7 months old,
or 835 months and 2 days old,
or 3631 weeks
or 25417 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1955?
There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 12, 1955.
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