Famous Birthdays
- Judith Holofernes [Holfelder-Roy], German singer (Wir sind Helden), born in Berlin, Germany
- Mirosław Szymkowiak, Polish footballer, born in Poznań, Poland
- Scott Mark Cameron, NZ 4x200m relay swimmer (Olympics 1996), born in Dunedin, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Mikhail Iosifovich Gurevich, Russian aircraft designer (b. 1893)
Walter Piston
Walter Piston, Jr, American two-time Pulitzer Prize winning composer (Incredible Flutist), music theorist, and educator (Harvard, 1926-60), dies at 82
1976 Highlights
About November 12, 1976
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio