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Wednesday August 02, 1972: on this day
August 02, 1972 was the 215th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 02, 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 02, 1972, who was born and died on August 02, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 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 2nd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 02, 1972?
- August 02, 1972: What happened on that day?
- August 02, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 02, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 02, 1972?
- August 02, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 02, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- August 02, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 02, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- August 02, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 02, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 02, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 02, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 02, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on August 02, 1972?
What day of the week was August 02, 1972?
August 02, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 215th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 02, 1972 can also be written as 8/2/1972 in the US and as 2/8/1972 in UK and Europe.
August 02, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 02, 1972:
- Gold hits record us$70 an ounce in london, england.
August 02, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 02, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 02, 1972 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 03:30 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 02, 1972?
Famous people born on August 02, 1972:
![Jacinda Barrett]()
Jacinda BarrettModel and actress from australia-americans.
- Muriel Bowser
Muriel Bowser is an American politician who has served as the Mayor of Washington, D.C.
- Nikolaus Geyrhalter
Nikolaus Geyrhalter is an Austrian documentary filmmaker known for his observational and contemplative style.
- Corinne Rey-Bellet
She was a ski champion and a victim of homicide.
- Young Smith
Poet known for her powerful and evocative verses.
- Mohamed Al-Deayea
Saudi arabian footballer.
- Lee McClinton
Nfl running back (miami dolphins).
- Nathan Thomas
Australian water polo player (1996 olympics).
- Justyna Steczkowska
Polish singer-songwriter and actress.
- Daniele Nardello
Italian cyclist.
![Matthew Del Negro]()
Matthew Del Negro- Nick Zisti
- Adam F
- Shaker Al-Shujaa
- An Seon-mi
Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:
![Dom DeLuise]()
Dom DeLuiseDom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...
![Carroll O'Connor]()
Carroll O'ConnorCarroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.
![Isabel Allende]()
Isabel AllendeIsabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...
![Muriel Robin]()
Muriel RobinShe is a french comedian, singer, and actress.
![Sam Worthington]()
Sam WorthingtonSam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.
![Kevin Smith]()
Kevin SmithKevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.
![Wes Craven]()
Wes CravenAmerican screen writer, filmmaker and author.
![James Baldwin]()
James BaldwinAmerican writer (born in 1924).
![Joanna Cassidy]()
Joanna CassidyAmerican actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.
![Myrna Loy]()
Myrna LoyAmerican actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
August 02, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 8 months old,
or 620 months and 17 days old,
or 2698 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18888 days old,
if you were born on August 02, 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 02, 1972?
There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 02, 1972.
August 02, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 02, 1972:
- Brian Cole
Rocker in the association, who dies from heroin overdose at 28 years old.
- Paul Goodman
American author, poet, and playwright (d. 1972).
- Helen Hoyt
American poet and author (b. 1887).
- Rudolf Ganz
Composer dies at 95.
- Vadim Borisovskij
What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?
Famous deaths on August 2nd:
![Jean-Pierre Melville]()
Jean-Pierre MelvilleFrench filmmaker.
![David Huddleston]()
David HuddlestonAmerican actor (b. 1930).
![Cathleen Nesbitt]()
Cathleen NesbittEnglish actress (separate tables) dies at 93.
- Josehua Bell
Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.
- Lexander Graham Bell
Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.
- Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential British artists of the 18th century.
- Sruly Halberstam
Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 2nd
August 02, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 02, 1972:
- St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
- St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
- St. Stephen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
- Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
- Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
- Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
- Day of airborne forces in Russia
August 02, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 02, 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 02, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 02, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 02, 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:
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
- Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
- Wayne Newton - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
- Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now
August 02, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 02, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 02, 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:
- Alice Cooper - School's Out
- Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs - Seaside Shuffle
- Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
- Hawkwind - Silver Machine
- Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
August 02, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 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 02, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 02, 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:
- Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Where Is The Love
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
- Laura Lee - Rip Off
- Detroit Emeralds - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)
- Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now
August 02, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 02, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo
Starring: Edwige Fenech, George Hilton, Paola Quattrini, Giampiero Albertini
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
Release year: 1972
Directed by: John Boorman
Starring: Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Ronny Cox
Country: United States of America
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 02, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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
Release year: 1972
Greenwich Village
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Laura Archibald|
August 02, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 02, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Optimist'S Daughter
By: Eudora Welty
The story of a young woman confronting death and her past is a beautiful study in human relations.
The Game Of The Foxes
By: Ladislas Farago
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 …
The Winds Of War
By: Herman Wouk
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.
Captains And The Kings
By: Taylor Caldwell
Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.
August 02, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 02, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
Who was the US President on August 02, 1972?
On August 02, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1972?
On August 02, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 02, 1972?
On August 02, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 2nd?
August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
- 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.
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.
