Historical Events
- "Show Girl" opens at Eugene O'Neill Theater NYC for 100 performances
- UN genocide pact goes into effect
Famous Birthdays
- Andrea Carnevale, Italian soccer player (Napoli), born in Monte San Biagio, Italy
About January 12, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Wonderland By Night - Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra
- #1 Song: Poetry In Motion - Johnny Tillotson