What happened on Thursday October 12, 1961?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1961:

• New Zealand Abolishes Death Penalty On October 12, 1961, New Zealand made a landmark decision to abolish the death penalty, marking a significant milestone in the country's criminal justice reform. The New Zealand House of Representatives voted 41-30 to amend the Crimes Bill of 1961, eliminating capital punishment for all crimes except treason. This progressive move reflected growing humanitarian concerns and a shift towards more rehabilitative approaches to criminal justice.
• Eugene Bullard's Death Eugene Bullard, a pioneering African-American combat pilot, passed away at the age of 67 on October 12, 1961. Known as the first Black fighter pilot in history, Bullard served with distinction in the French Foreign Legion during World War I, breaking racial barriers and demonstrating extraordinary courage. His life story represents a significant chapter in the struggle for racial equality and military service.
• Maria Valtorta's Death Maria Valtorta, an influential Italian religious writer, died on October 12, 1961, at the age of 64. She was renowned for her extensive writings describing mystical visions of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, which became significant works in Catholic spiritual literature. Her writings, including 'The Poem of the Man-God', continue to be studied and discussed in religious circles.
• 1961 Coppa Italia Motor Race The 1961 Coppa Italia motor race was held on October 12, with Giancarlo Baghetti emerging as the victor. This motorsport event was part of the competitive Italian racing calendar, showcasing the skill and precision of drivers during this era of automotive competition.
• National Bowling League Debut On October 12, 1961, the National Bowling League made its inaugural appearance, featuring 10 teams in its first season. In the opening match, the Dallas Broncos defeated the New York Gladiators with a decisive score of 22-2, drawing a crowd of 2,000 spectators. This event marked the beginning of a new era in professional bowling sports.

Events in 1961

October 12, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 12, 1961

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 1961

October 12, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 285th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1961 can also be written as 10/12/1961 in the US and as 12/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

Famous people born on October 12, 1961:

• Stéphane Roussel
• Arunachalam Muruganantham

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on October 12th

Famous people died on October 12, 1961:

• Maurice Jean-Baptiste Amoudru
• Eugene Bullard
• Maria Valtorta

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on October 12th

October 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
2. Roy Orbison - Crying
3. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
4. Dion - Runaround Sue
5. The Dovells - Bristol Stomp

October 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
2. The Highwaymen - Michael
3. The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
4. Billy Fury - Jealousy
5. John Leyton - Wild Wind

October 12, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
2. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
3. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
4. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
5. Jimmy Reed - Bright Lights Big City

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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October 12, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 12, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 1961 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, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:40 am and setting at 09:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on October 12, 1961

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Someone born on October 12, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 2 days old,

or 3317 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23225 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1961?

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, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 12, 1961.

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