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July 12, 1961

July 12, 1961, was a Wednesday. It was the 193rd day of 1961. The decade was the swinging sixties.

62 years, 8 months, and 17 days have passed since July 12, 1961.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on July 12, 1961?

  • 72 people lose their lives after ČSA Flight 511 crashes near Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 12, 1961:

  • United States: "Tossin' And Turnin'" by Bobby Lewis
  • United Kingdom: "Runaway" by Del Shannon

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 12, 1961

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
  • The Boll Weevil Song - Brook Benton
  • Quarter To Three - U.S. Bonds
  • Raindrops - Dee Clark
  • The Writing On The Wall - Adam Wade
Play the top songs from 1961
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1961. Take a trip back to the days of Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, The Shirelles, Chubby Checker, Ray Charles and Helen Shapiro.
Fanny

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Fanny" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 22,906 days ago. Approximately 764 months have passed. It was the 193rd day of 1961, in week 28. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 255 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to July 12, 1961

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Wednesday, July 12, 1961. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 1961 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Tossin' And Turnin'" by Bobby Lewis is at the top of the singles charts, while "Runaway" by Del Shannon is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Fanny is at the top of the box office.

Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Tailfins on cars are extremely popular at the moment. The design looks futuristic, almost like a rocket or the twin rudders on the back of an airplane. In fashion, many of the trends from the late 1950s are still popular. Women are wearing tailored skirts, short boxy jackets and shift dresses. Trousers are also becoming popular amongst women. Meanwhile, men are wearing polo shirts, argyle socks, sweater vests, loafers and harrington jackets.

Because it's 1961, radio stations are playing hit songs from artists such as Bert Kaempfert, Chubby Checker, Elvis Presley, Del Shannon, Bobby Lewis and Jimmy Dean. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Ernie Kovacs and Marilyn Monroe would be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Danny Thomas Show", "Gunsmoke", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", and "The Andy Griffith Show".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Lassie", "My Three Sons", "The Bugs Bunny Show", and "Mister Ed". Popular toys at the moment include Wooly Willy, the Hula Hoop, Matchbox toy cars, and Astrobase.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 12, 1961.

  • The USA is escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War.

    The USA is escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War

    The United States was slowly escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War. In May 1961, President John F. Kennedy ordered helicopters and 400 Green Berets into South Vietnam. Covert operations against the communist forces in the north were also authorized. By 1963, the number of US military personnel in the country had grown to 10,000.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1961?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1961?

    In 1961, the best NBA players were Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Bob Pettit, Bob Cousy and Oscar Robertson.
  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    In 1961, the best soccer players were Pelé, Omar Sívori, Luis Suárez, Johnny Haynes, Lev Yashin, Ferenc Puskás, Alfredo Di Stéfano, Uwe Seeler and John Charles.
  • West Side Story.

    West Side Story

    The film "West Side Story" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1961.
  • Henry Mancini - "Moon River"

    Henry Mancini - "Moon River"

    The song "Moon River" by Henry Mancini won a Grammy for 1961's Song of the Year.
  • 1961 in music.

    1961 in music

    The Billboard Charts in 1961 were dominated by the likes of Elvis Presley, Bobby Lewis, Jimmy Dean, Ricky Nelson, The Marcels, Del Shannon, Bobby Vee, Ray Charles and Bert Kaempfert.
  • 1961 in movies.

    1961 in movies

    Movies released in 1961 included West Side Story, The Guns of Navarone, El Cid, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Parent Trap, La Dolce Vita, Lover Come Back, King of Kings, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Splendor in the Grass, Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Hustler.
  • John F. Kennedy.

    John F. Kennedy

    US President John F. Kennedy was named Time Person of the Year in 1961.
  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did begin to appear at the end of 1963, they were relatively uncommon.
  • Tailfins on cars.

    Tailfins on cars

    Tailfins on cars were a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.
  • Greasers.

    Greasers

    A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.
  • The Jukebox.

    The Jukebox

    The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on July 12, 1961.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to July 12, 1961.

  • June 16, 1961: Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev requests asylum in France.
  • June 18, 1961: The final episode of the Western drama series "Gunsmoke" is aired on radio.
  • June 21, 1961: Walt Disney's romantic comedy film "The Parent Trap" is released in movie theaters.
  • June 22, 1961: The war film "The Guns of Navarone" is released in movie theaters.
  • July 2, 1961: American novelist Ernest Hemingway commits suicide at the age of 61.
  • July 8, 1961: 108 people are killed by a mine explosion in Czechoslovakia.
  • This date: July 12, 1961
  • July 19, 1961: Bizerte crisis: Tunisia attempts to force an evacuation of the French naval base at Bizerte by imposing a blockade on it.
  • July 23, 1961: French forces retake the port town of Bizerte following a blockade by Tunisian forces.
  • August 9, 1961: The romantic comedy film "Come September" starts showing at movie theaters.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 12, 1961, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1961 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 12, 1961 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on July 12, 1961

TV audiences were watching the following shows on July 12, 1961:

TV shows from July 1961.

Route 66
Route 66
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
The Untouchables
The Untouchables
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Bonanza
Bonanza
Rawhide
Rawhide
77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Maverick
Maverick
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Have Gun - Will Travel
Have Gun - Will Travel
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

Cars in 1961

1961 saw the introduction of cars such as the BMW New Class, the Dodge Lancer, the Toyota Publica, the Ford Thunderbird (third generation), the MG Midget, and the Volvo P1800.

Cars in 1961.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on July 12, 1961

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1961:

Davey and Goliath
Davey and Goliath
The Yogi Bear Show
The Yogi Bear Show
Mister Ed
Mister Ed

King Leonardo and His Short Subjects
King Leonardo and His Short Subjects
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Flintstones
The Flintstones
My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
Snooper and Blabber
Snooper and Blabber
Noggin the Nog
Noggin the Nog
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
The Rifleman
The Rifleman
The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
Captain Pugwash
Captain Pugwash
Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo
Lassie
Lassie
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1961

Toys and games that were popular in 1961:

Ken (doll)
Ken (doll)
Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch
Astrobase
Astrobase
Troll doll
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
Barbie
Playpal dolls
Playpal dolls
Crater Critters
Crater Critters
Fisher Price Little People
Fisher Price Little People
The Hula Hoop
The Hula Hoop
Metal House robots
Metal House robots
The Frisbee
The Frisbee
Wooly Willy
Wooly Willy
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball

Were you born on July 12, 1961?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1961.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out July 12, 1967, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 12.

Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby

Actor
Born on July 12, 1937
He turned 24 on this day in 1961.

Richard Simmons

Richard Simmons

Actor
Born on July 12, 1948
He turned 13 on this day in 1961.

Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar

Wrestler
Born on July 12, 1977
He was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Michelle Rodriguez

Michelle Rodriguez

Actress
Born on July 12, 1978
She was born exactly 17 years after this date.

Topher Grace

Topher Grace

Actor
Born on July 12, 1978
He was born exactly 17 years after this date.

Gareth Gates

Gareth Gates

Singer
Born on July 12, 1984
He was born exactly 23 years after this date.

Erik Per Sullivan

Erik Per Sullivan

Actor
Born on July 12, 1991
He was born exactly 30 years after this date.

Luke Shaw

Luke Shaw

Soccer player
Born on July 12, 1995
He was born exactly 34 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on July 12:

  • Battle of the Boyne (Orangeman's Day)
USA

US President

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on July 12, 1961.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on July 12, 1961 was most likely conceived around October 19, 1960.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 12, 1961 is close to April 4, 1962.

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Stats for July 12, 1961

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 12, 1961:

  • 22,906 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,272 weeks have passed.
  • 1,979,082,000 seconds have passed since July 12, 1961.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,308,929,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,021,206,312,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 329,847,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 170,201,052 steps. That's roughly 75,645 miles!
  • Since this date, 23,748,984 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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