Historical Events In January - 12
Saturday, 07 September 2024
1953 On January - 12 simeon Roncal, composer, dies at 82
1954 On this day in history austria's worst avalanche-kills 200; 9hours later 2nd one-kills 115
1954 Queen Elizabeth II opens New Zealand parliament on this day in history.
1954 On this day in history austria's worst avalanche-kills 200; 9hrs later 2nd one-kills 115
1956 John Raedecker, Dutch sculptor (WW II Monument Amsterdam), dies at 70 on this day in history.
1957 On this day in history southern Christian Leadership Council (SCLC) founded
1958 On this day in history mickey Wright wins LPGA Sea Island Golf Open
1958 On this day in history arthur Shepherd, composer, dies at 77
1959 KOED TV channel 11 in Tulsa, OK (PBS) begins broadcasting on this day in history.
1960 Sobers &Worrell complete 399 stand for 4th wicket vs England on January - 12.
1960 On this day in history sobers & Worrell complete 399 stand for 4th wkt v England
1960 Nevil Shute [Norway], Eng/Aust author (Town like Alice), dies at 60 on January - 12.
1961 On this day in history "Show Girl" opens at Eugene O'Neill Theater New York City NY for 100 performances
1961 UN genocide pact goes into effect on January - 12.
1961 "Show Girl" opens at Eugene O'Neill Theater NYC for 100 performances on January - 12.
1962 Ernie Kovacs, comedian (Ernie Kovacs Show), killed in auto crash at 42 on January - 12.
1963 "Go Away Little Girl" by Steve Lawrence peaks at #1 on this day in history.
1963 On January - 12 spin bowler Bobby Simpson takes 5-57 for Australia vs England
1964 Revolution overthrows Sultan of Zanzibar, 1 month after independence on this day in history.
1964 On this day in history c R Browne, cricket leg-spinner (WI in 4 Tests, 6 wkts), dies
1965 On this day in history "Hullabaloo" premieres on NBC-TV
1965 On January - 12 lorraine Hansberry, US playwright, dies in NYC, dies at 34
1966 12 day New York City NY transit strike ends on this day in history.
1966 Adam West and Burt Ward star as the Dynamic Duo in Batman, which makes its colorful, action-packed debut on ABC-TV on January - 12.
1966 LBJ says US should stay in S Vietnam until communist aggression ends on this day in history.
1967 Louisville KY, draft board refuses exemption for boxer Muhammad Ali on January - 12.
1968 On January - 12 beatles Film Production Ltd changes name to Apple Film Production Ltd
1968 On this day in history nighttime version of "Hollywood Squares" premieres on NBC TV
1970 Biafran War ends, Biafra surrenders to Nigeria on January - 12.
1970 On this day in history boeing 747 makes its maiden voyage
1970 On this day in history blanche Stuart Scott, US pilot, dies at 84
1971 "All in the Family" premieres on CBS featuring the first " toilet flush" on TV on this day in history.
1971 Congressional Black Caucus organizes on January - 12.
1971 On January - 12 fed grand jury indicts Reverand Philip Berrigan &5 others, including a nun &2 priests, on charges of plotting to kidnap Henry Kissinger
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