Sunday, 12th July 1959 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Paper Bag Day and Malala Day. Explore 48 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings drizzly with temperatures between 14°C and 18°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Cancer. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 12th July in London, GB.
On 12 July 1959, London experienced drizzly conditions typical of the season. The city, situated in south-eastern England on the River Thames, served as the capital and largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, playing a central role in commerce, culture and politics. During this date, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase, whilst those born on this day fell under the Cancer zodiac sign.
Several significant historical events occurred on this date across different years. In 1962, the Rolling Stones performed their first concert at the Marquee Club in London, marking the beginning of their career as an English rock band that would become influential in popular music. Earlier, in 1916, Second Lieutenant Kléber Dupuy, a French military officer, played a crucial role in repelling a German attack on Fort Souville during the Battle of Verdun, a pivotal moment in the First World War.
The impact of such historical moments reminds us of the importance of understanding how individual dates intersect with broader historical narratives. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information including weather conditions on any given day, documented events, notable births and deaths for any date and location, allowing users to explore these connections with ease.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 12th July 1959
Depths shift when pressure builds in stillness.
Fortune of the Day
12th July in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on July 12th blend deep emotional intelligence with transformative power. Moon rulership grants strong intuition and empathy, while Pluto influence adds psychological depth and a drive for change. They are introspective, intense, yet possess genuine nurturing warmth.
Strengths & Weaknesses July 12th natives possess remarkable emotional intelligence and resilience after crisis. Their sensitivity can become overwhelming, and emotional intensity may alienate others. Control tendencies emerge when insecurity surfaces in relationships.
Love Those born on this day crave profound emotional connection and intimacy. They are fiercely loyal, protective partners with strong intuitive bonds. Superficial relationships frustrate them; they need soul-level commitment.
Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in emotionally or transformatively engaged work: psychology, healing, finance, research. Numerological 1-energy drives them toward leadership roles. Financial security remains emotionally essential for their peace of mind.
Health July 12th-born should address emotional stress carefully; their digestion and chest respond to tension. Water activities, meditation, and psychological introspection stabilize them. Rumination management is vital to long-term wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Pig (Earth).
Fun Facts About 12th July
Name Days in Your Language: Bud, Buddy, Jason, Jay, Jayla, Jaylen, Jaylin, Jaylon, Jayson, Oscar, Osvaldo, Oswald, Oswaldo, Ozzie, Waldo
Someone born on this day in 1959 would be 66 years old today — just 24,384 days into life, which is roughly 585,218 hours, 35,113,080 minutes, or 2,106,784,827 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 193. day of the year.
There are 172 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 28 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 12th July
- Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer (1962)
- Luc De Vos, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014) (1962)
- Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman (1962)
- Dean Wilkins, English footballer and manager (1962)
- Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager (1961)
- Shiva Rajkumar, Indian actor, singer, and producer (1961)
- David Brown, Australian meteorologist (1959)
- Tupou VI, King of Tonga (1959)
- Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist (1959)
- Charlie Murphy, American actor and comedian (died 2017) (1959)
Lives Remembered on 12th July
- Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) (2024)
- Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) (2024)
- Ruth Westheimer, German-American sex therapist (born 1928) (2024)
- Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) (2024)
- Noriko Ohara, Japanese voice actress and narrator (born 1935) (2024)
- Kelly Preston, American actress and model (born 1962) (2020)
- Wim Suurbier, Dutch football player (born 1945) (2020)
- Emily Hartridge, English YouTuber and television presenter (born 1984) (2019)
- Annabelle Neilson, English socialite (born 1969) (2018)
- Goran Hadžić, Serbian politician (born 1958) (2016)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 12th July
- Christian feast day: Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (Eastern Orthodox)
- Christian feast day: Hermagoras and Fortunatus
- Christian feast day: Jason of Thessalonica (Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: John Gualbert
- Christian feast day: Louis Martin and Marie-Azélie Guérin
- Christian feast day: Nabor and Felix
- Christian feast day: Nathan Söderblom (Lutheran, Episcopal Church (USA))
- Christian feast day: Veronica
- Christian feast day: Viventiolus
- Christian feast day: July 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The second day of Naadam (Mongolia)
- The Twelfth, also known as Orangemen's Day (Northern Ireland, Scotland, Newfoundland and Labrador)
What Happened on 12th July?
- Gazpromavia Flight 9608 crashes in Russia's Kolomensky District near Kolomna, killing three. (2024)
- Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. (2013)
- Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. (2012)
- A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. (2012)
- U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. (2007)
- The 2006 Lebanon War begins. (2006)
- Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. (2001)
- The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. (1998)
- France win their first World Cup title, defeating defending champions Brazil 3–0. (1998)
- Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar–China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. (1995)