Notable people born on September 12

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People born on this day

Irène Joliot-CurieFrench chemist and physicist (1897–1956)Born in 1897 · View source ↗1897

Stanisław LemPolish science fiction author, philosopher and futurologist, studied medical doctor (1921–2006)Born in 1921 · View source ↗1921

Jesse OwensAmerican track and field athlete (1913–1980)Born in 1913 · View source ↗1913

Paul WalkerAmerican actor (1973–2013)Born in 1973 · View source ↗1973

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on September 12, 2026

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

Illuminated fraction2 %

Distance to the Moon382,500 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

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

Catholic calendarSt. Guy of AnderlechtA 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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