Thursday, 12th July 1979 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 cloudy with temperatures between 11°C and 22°C. Tonight's moon is in its new moon 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 Thursday, 12th July in London, GB.
On 12 July 1979, the Rolling Stones played their first concert at the Marquee Club in London, a performance that would establish the foundation for one of rock music's most enduring careers. The Marquee Club, located in Soho, remained a significant venue for live music throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, hosting countless emerging and established artists. Decades later, on the same date in 1998, France claimed their first FIFA World Cup title by defeating the defending champions Brazil 3-0, a victory that cemented their status as a major football power and sparked celebrations across the nation.
Among the notable figures connected to this date, Hayao Miyazaki, the renowned animator and director, released Princess Mononoke in 1997, a film that became the highest-grossing production in Japan for several months and demonstrated the international appeal of animated storytelling. His work established a template for sophisticated animation that would influence filmmakers worldwide.
On this date in London, the weather was cloudy. The moon was in its new phase, while those born on 12 July fall under the zodiac sign of Cancer, characterised in astrology by traits of sensitivity and intuition. The DayAtlas website provides comprehensive information about weather conditions for any historical date and location, alongside significant events, notable births and deaths, offering users a detailed overview of what occurred on specific days throughout history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 12th July 1979
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 new moon phase.
Chinese year of the Goat (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 1979 would be 46 years old today — just 17,079 days into life, which is roughly 409,896 hours, 24,593,791 minutes, or 1,475,627,518 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
- Antonio Cassano, Italian footballer (1982)
- Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive (1982)
- Adrienne Camp, South African singer-songwriter (1981)
- Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter (1981)
- Kristen Connolly, American actress (1980)
- Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player (1979)
- Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist (1979)
- Topher Grace, American actor (1978)
- Michelle Rodriguez, American actress (1978)
- Neil Harris, English footballer and manager (1977)
Lives Remembered on 12th July
- Kenneth More, English actor (born 1914) (1982)
- John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) (1980)
- Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) (1979)
- Minnie Riperton, American singer-songwriter (born 1947) (1979)
- James Ormsbee Chapin, American painter and illustrator (born 1887) (1975)
- Lon Chaney Jr., American actor (born 1906) (1973)
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)