Notable people born on January 12

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People born on this day

Jeff BezosAmerican business magnate (born 1964)Born in 1964 · View source ↗1964

Haruki MurakamiJapanese writer (born 1949)Born in 1949 · View source ↗1949

Jack LondonAmerican author, journalist and social activist (1876–1916)Born in 1876 · View source ↗1876

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on January 12, 2026

Moon phaseLast quarterCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction33 %

Distance to the Moon404,300 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearSnake · WoodBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacCapricornTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. Antonio Maria PucciA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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