What Happened on March 12, 1960

Famous Birthdays

  • (Christopher) "Kipp" Lennon, American folk-rock singer-songwriter (Venice), born in Venice, California
  • Courtney B Vance, actor (Hamburger Hill), born in Detroit, Michigan
  • Eldine Baptiste, West Indian cricket all-rounder (10 Tests, 16 wickets, 1 x 50; Kent CCC, Leeward Islands, Northamptonshire CCC, Eastern Province, KwaZulu-Natal), born in Liberta, Antigua & Barbuda
  • Maki Nomiya, Japanese pop singer (Pizzicato Five), born in Shiranuka, Hokkaido, Japan
  • Minoru Niihara, Japanese heavy metal singer (Loudness), born in Osaka, Japan

About March 12, 1960

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
  • UK #1 Song: Running Bear - Johnny Preston