Monday May 01, 1972: on this day

May 01, 1972 was the 122nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 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 May 01, 1972, who was born and died on May 01, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. Jeremiah Johnson, directed by Sydney Pollack), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 01, 1972?


May 01, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1972 can also be written as 5/1/1972 in the US and as 1/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1972:

  • Different times opens at anta theater nyc for 24 performances
  • Pulitzer prize awarded to wallace stegner (angle of repose)
  • North vietnamese troops occupy quang tri activities committee.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 01, 1972 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 10:23 pm and setting at 08:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1972.

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Who was born on May 01, 1972?


Famous people born on May 01, 1972:

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Awad Hamed

    Renowned soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Alamin Rahman

    Alamin Rahman is a Bangladeshi businessman and the founder of Daraz, an e-commerce platform in Bangladesh.

  • Kairy Takahashi

    Kairy Takahashi is a Japanese filmmaker known for her experimental and visually striking films.

  • Jeorgia Petrov

    Jeorgia Petrov is a renowned author whose books have been translated into numerous languages.

  • Amaro Oliveira

    Amaro Oliveira is a Brazilian businessman and the CEO of Grupo Oliveira, a diversified conglomerate with interests in various industries.

  • Montina Flores

    Montina Flores is a Latina poet whose poetry explores themes of identity, heritage, and social justice.

  • Calil Abou Jaoude

    Calil Abou Jaoude is a Lebanese businessman and the co-founder of Ecomz, a leading e-commerce platform in the Middle East.

  • Aysen Çelik

    Aysen Çelik is a Turkish businesswoman and the CEO of the logistics company Çelik Lojistik.

  • Jilberto Diaz

    Jilberto Diaz is a Bolivian mathematician known for his work in the field of abstract algebra.

  • Abdinasir Farah

    Abdinasir Farah is a Somali politician who has served as the Minister of Youth and Sports of Somalia.

  • Samarie Takahashi

    Samarie Takahashi is a Japanese ceramist known for her intricate and delicate porcelain sculptures.

  • Zameer Fazal

    Zameer Fazal is a Canadian businessman and the founder of Fazal Group, a real estate development and investment firm.

  • Deran Yeghiazarian

    Deran Yeghiazarian is an Armenian-American politician who has served as a member of the California State Senate since 2019.

  • Yacine Benhamza

    Yacine Benhamza is a Moroccan politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2011.

  • Hélène Fillières

    Hélène fillières is a french actress and director known for her work in french cinema and television.

  • Bailey Chase

    Bailey chase is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as longmire and buffy the vampire slayer.

  • Kagan Kayhan

    Turkish musician known for his contributions to Turkish pop music.

  • Harun Tekin

    Harun Tekin is a Turkish musician and the lead vocalist of the band Mor ve Ötesi.

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Cecilia Peck
    Cecilia Peck

    American actress, veronique passani's daughter is a well-known family member.

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


You are 51 years 11 months old,

or 623 months and 18 days old,

or 2711 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18981 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 01, 1972?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 01, 1972:

  • Fernand Ansseau

    Belgian operator orfeo dies at the age of 82.

  • Sally Kirkland

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Madeleine Lebeau
    Madeleine Lebeau

    Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Daved Goldberg

    Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.

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

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


Holidays on May 01, 1972:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1972:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 1st and May 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
  2. - I Gotcha
  3. - Betcha By Golly, Wow
  4. - Rockin' Robin
  5. - Day Dreaming

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Amazing Grace
  2. - Metal Guru
  3. - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
  4. - Come What May
  5. - Rocket Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Take You There
  2. - Look What You Done For Me
  3. - Oh Girl
  4. - Day Dreaming
  5. - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

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

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

Jeremiah Johnson

Jeremiah Johnson

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Robert Redford, Will Geer, Delle Bolton, Josh Albee

Country: United States of America

Fat City

Fat City

Release year: 1972

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell, Candy Clark

Country: United States of America

Images

Images

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Susannah York, Rene Auberjonois, Marcel Bozzuffi, Hugh Millais

Hammersmith Is Out

Hammersmith Is Out

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Peter Ustinov

Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Peter Ustinov, Beau Bridges

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

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Smith

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

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

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

The Blue Knight by Joseph Wambaugh

The Blue Knight

By:

Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.

The Assassins by Elia Kazan

The Assassins

By:

Master Sergeant Cesario Flores has a difficult past. He is a career non-com and feels secure in his well-ordered existence. Flores is thrilled when Juana, his daughter, joins the tuned in, dropped out generation.

Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash

Eleanor And Franklin

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller--Winners of the Pulitzer Prize & National Book AwardIn Joseph P.'s extraordinary biography about the most important political couple of the 20th century, Joseph P.

The Moon'S A Balloon by David Niven

The Moon'S A Balloon

By:

Color Niven photo front & back First Complete Hardcover Octopus Limited Edition Unabridged Both Books 1985 Dark Green Cloth binding

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.

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

The most popular videogames on May 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 May 01, 1972?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1972?

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

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of May. 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 May 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

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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 May 1972?

May 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1972 calendar looked like.

Monday May 1, 1972