Tuesday August 01, 1972: on this day

August 01, 1972 was the 214th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 01, 1972 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 01, 1972, who was born and died on August 01, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan), movies (e.g. Sacrifice!, directed by Umberto Lenzi), TV series (e.g. The David Steinberg Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 01, 1972?


August 01, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 214th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1972 can also be written as 8/1/1972 in the US and as 1/8/1972 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1972 in August 1972 calendar

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August 01, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 01, 1972:

  • First article appears exposing watergate scandal (bernstein-woodward).
  • Nate colbert of san diego padres hits record-tying five home runs in a double header.
  • U.s. senator thomas eagleton, the democratic vice-presidential nominee, withdraws from the race after revealing he was once treated for mental illness.
  • Arthur bremer is jailed for 63 years for shooting george wallace.
  • Dictator idi amin declares that uganda will expel 50,000 asians with british passports to britain within 3 months.
  • A huge solar flare (one of the largest ever recorded) knocks out cable lines in u.s. it begins with the appearance of sunspots on august 2 an august 4 flare kicks off high levels of activity until august 10.

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August 01, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 01, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 01, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 1972 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 01, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:44 pm and setting at 02:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1972.

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Who was born on August 01, 1972?


Famous people born on August 01, 1972:

  • Jette Hansen

    Olympic gold medalist in swimming.

  • Onelia Martinez

    Cuban track and field athlete specializing in the long jump.

  • Magdalina Severin

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting.

  • Shiah Levine

    Shiah Levine is an American businesswoman and the co-founder of Rent the Runway, a fashion rental service.

  • Chez Pazienza

    American journalist known for his work in online media.

  • Devon Hughes

    American professional wrestler.

  • Thomas Woods

    American economist, author, historian, and political analyst.

  • Tarrie V

    Known for her work in the hip-hop group Antoinette.

  • Lawson Bates

    American politician known for his work in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

  • Zaid Benjamin

    Zaid Benjamin is a renowned journalist known for his coverage of Middle Eastern affairs.

  • Keaton Jones

    Former senator known for his advocacy on education reform.

  • Nicke Andersson

    Swedish singer-songwriter/guitarist (the hellacopters the solution the hydromatics, and imperial state electric).

  • Christer Basma

    Norwegian coach and footballer.

  • Todd Bouman

    American football coach and player.

  • Martin Damm

    Czech republic -- tennis star.

  • Tanya Reid

    Canadian actress.

  • Matt Dyson

    Nfl linebacker (oakland raiders).

  • Karen Dalton

    Mount view, california -- diver (1996 olympics).

  • Nicke Royale

    Swedish musician (the hellacopters).

  • Vadim Milov

Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

  • Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa

    Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

  • Sam Mendes
    Sam Mendes

    British film and stage director.

  • Meena Kumari
    Meena Kumari

    Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

  • Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini

    He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

  • Chuck D
    Chuck D

    American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

  • Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir

    Mexican-american producer and actor.

  • Nathalie Delon
    Nathalie Delon

    Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

  • David Wain
    David Wain

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried

    Canadian actor.

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August 01, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 7 months old,

or 619 months and 28 days old,

or 2695 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18868 days old,

if you were born on August 01, 1972.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1972?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 01, 1972.

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August 01, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 01, 1972:

  • Ethelbert White

    Ethelbert White was a British painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • Pietro Ghersi
  • Emilio Giaccone
  • Josef Hagler
  • Erwin Madelung

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

  • Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley

    Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

  • Frances Farmer
    Frances Farmer

    American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Eva Bartok
    Eva Bartok

    Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

  • Strother Martin
    Strother Martin

    American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

  • Florence Eldridge
    Florence Eldridge

    Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

  • Pola Negri
    Pola Negri

    Polish-american actress.

  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

  • Corazon Aquino

    Aristocratic filipino family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

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August 01, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 01, 1972:

  • Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
  • Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
  • St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
  • Angola - Armed Forces Day
  • Switzerland - National Day
  • Benin - National Day
  • Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
  • Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
  • People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 1972:

  • World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
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August 01, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 01, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 01, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 01, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Alone Again (Naturally)
  2. - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
  3. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  4. - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
  5. - Too Late To Turn Back Now

August 01, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 01, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - School's Out
  2. - Seaside Shuffle
  3. - Puppy Love
  4. - Silver Machine
  5. - You Wear It Well

August 01, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1972 was Where Is The Love by Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 01, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 01, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Where Is The Love
  2. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  3. - Rip Off
  4. - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)
  5. - Too Late To Turn Back Now

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August 01, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 01, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sacrifice!

Sacrifice!

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

Starring: Ivan Rassimov, Me Me Lai, Prasitsak Singhara, Sulallewan Suxantat

Country: United States of America

The Case of the Bloody Iris

The Case of the Bloody Iris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo

Starring: Edwige Fenech, George Hilton, Paola Quattrini, Giampiero Albertini

Revolver

Revolver

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sergio Sollima

Starring: Agostina Belli, Paola Pitagora, Fabio Testi, Oliver Reed, Sal Borgese, Carla Mancini, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias, Marco Mariani, Calisto Calisti, Michel Bardinet, Daniel Beretta

Country: Italy

Deliverance

Deliverance

Release year: 1972

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Ronny Cox

Country: United States of America

Super Fly

Super Fly

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Gordon Parks Jr.

Starring: Ron O'Neal, Carl Lee, Sheila Frazier, Julius Harris

Country: United States of America

August 01, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 01, 1972 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The David Steinberg Show

The David Steinberg Show

Release year: 1972

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Laura Archibald|

August 01, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 01, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Game Of The Foxes by Ladislas Farago

The Game Of The Foxes

By:

Ladislas Farago was a long-standing student of espionage, and an important figure in U.S. intelligence. Naval Intelligence during World War II tells the entire story of German espionage within the United States and Great Britain, before and after World War …

A Portion For Foxes by Jane McIlvaine McClary

A Portion For Foxes

By:

Romance. Classical

The Savage God by A. Alvarez

The Savage God

By:

"To write a beautiful suicide book. . . To transform the subject into something beautiful - this is the difficult task that A.

The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton

The Terminal Man

By:

The bestselling author of Jurassic Park and Timeline is back with a thriller about neurological experimentation. Harry Benson suffers from violent seizures.

What Every Child Would Like His Parents To Know by Lee Salk

What Every Child Would Like His Parents To Know

By:

What Every Child Wants His Parents To Know [Paperback]

August 01, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 01, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hunt the Wumpus

Hunt the Wumpus

Platform: BASIC, TI-99/4A

Genre: Adventure game

Pong

Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Empire

Empire

Platform: PDP 11/45 (1971), HP2000 (1973), HP3000 (1984), DOS, Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows, Linux (2003)

Genre: 4X, wargame

history

Who was the US President on August 01, 1972?

On August 01, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1972?

On August 01, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 01, 1972?

On August 01, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 1st?

August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.

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What happened in 1972?

1972 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos announces over television and radio the implementation of martial law.
  • President Marcos ends emergency crisis in Philippines
  • Dude opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 16 performances

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What was the calendar for August 1972?

August 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1972 calendar looked like.

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