Thursday March 02, 1972: on this day

March 02, 1972 was the 62nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 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 March 02, 1972, who was born and died on March 02, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 02, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Without You by Nilsson), movies (e.g. What's Up, Doc?, directed by Peter Bogdanovich), TV series (e.g. Tightrope) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 2nd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 02, 1972?


March 02, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 62nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1972 can also be written as 3/2/1972 in the US and as 2/3/1972 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1972 in March 1972 calendar

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March 02, 1972: What happened on that day?


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March 02, 1972: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 02, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 02, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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March 02, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on March 02, 1972 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 02, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:38 pm and setting at 07:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Mar 29, 1972.

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Who was born on March 02, 1972?


Famous people born on March 02, 1972:

  • Afiyah Siddiqui

    Prominent advocate for human rights and women's empowerment in Pakistan.

  • Richard Lui

    MSNBC news anchor and journalist.

  • Cliffard Etienne

    Professional heavyweight boxer with a powerful punch.

  • Mauricio Pochettino

    Argentinian manager and footballer.

  • Videl Satan

    Videl Satan is a charismatic political figure who champions social welfare programs.

  • Eamonn Keogh

    Known for his work in data mining and time series analysis.

  • Richard Ruccolo

    American actor.

  • Rene Bitorajac

    Croatian actor.

  • John Salvi

    American homicide was committed by a catholic scripture-quoting catholic who was at the heart of the national abortion debate.

  • Allirajah Subaskaran
  • Frank Vanoli
  • Laurent Dufresne
  • Claudio Morici
  • Oh Kyo-moon
  • Vittorio Pinciarelli
  • Sérgio Manoel
  • Kim Do-keun
  • Natalija Jakušenko

Whose famous birthday is on March 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 2nd:

  • Mikhail Gorbachev
    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Russian politician who succeeded konstantin chernenko to the post of general secretary of communist party.

  • Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig

    Daniel craig is an english actor best known for portraying james bond in the 007 film series.

  • Becky G
    Becky G

    Becky g is a rapper and singer known for her hit songs like 'shower' and 'mayores'.

  • Method Man
    Method Man

    Method man is a rapper known for being a member of the hip-hop group wu-tang clan and for his solo career, as well as for his acting roles...

  • Jon Bon Jovi
    Jon Bon Jovi

    American singer and the star of bon jovi.

  • Lou Reed
    Lou Reed

    American rock musician, songwriter, photographer.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson

    Rebel wilson is an australian actress and comedian known for her roles in movies such as pitch perfect and bridesmaids.

  • Bryce Dallas Howard
    Bryce Dallas Howard

    Bryce dallas howard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the help and jurassic world.

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

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March 02, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years and 17 days old,

or 624 months and 17 days old,

or 2715 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19010 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 02, 1972?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 02, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 02, 1972.

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March 02, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 02, 1972:

  • Nasir Kazmi

    Renowned Urdu poet known for his romantic and sad poetry.

  • Léo-Ernest Ouimet

    Canadian producer and director (d. 1972).

  • Bill Lawrence

    News anchor (abc) dies at 56.

  • Erna Sack
  • Achille Bacher
  • Robert Andersson
  • Tat'jana Nikolaevna Lukaševič

What famous deaths happened on March 2nd?

Famous deaths on March 2nd:

  • Serge Gainsbourg
    Serge Gainsbourg

    French singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin.

  • Mercedes McCambridge
    Mercedes McCambridge

    American actress known for her powerful performances in film and radio.

  • Martin Denny
    Martin Denny

    American composer and pianist (d. 2005).

  • Lyle Talbot
    Lyle Talbot

    American actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows.

  • Randolph Scott
    Randolph Scott

    American actor, fort worth, gungho, jesse james, dies at the age of 89.

  • Anita Morris
    Anita Morris

    American actress, singer, and dancer (b. 1943).

  • Joshiah Mwangi Kariuki

    Kenyan politician and businessman who advocated for social justice.

  • Christine de Pizan

    Medieval author and poet known for her feminist writings.

  • Kaisei Kobayashi

    Renowned Japanese painter known for his landscapes and traditional art style.

  • Reginna Cassola

    Renowned Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 2nd

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March 02, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 02, 1972:

  • Blessed Charles the Good, Count of Flanders (+Bruges 1127)
  • Church of England - Saint Chad's Day.
  • Texas Independence Day (1836).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Beginning of the Fast (sunrise to sunset fast for 19 days).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of 'Alá (Loftiness) - First day of the 19th month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Saints celebrated on March 02, 1972:

  • saint Jovinus
  • Saint Abdalon
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March 02, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 02, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 28th and March 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 02, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

March 02, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 02, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 28th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Without You
  2. - Hurting Each Other
  3. - Precious And Few
  4. - Down By The Lazy River
  5. - Everything I Own

March 02, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 1972 was American Pie by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

March 02, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 02, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 28th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - American Pie
  2. - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
  3. - Son Of My Father
  4. - Alone Again (Naturally)

March 02, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

March 02, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 02, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 28th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Stay Together
  2. - Talking Loud And Saying Nothing - Part I
  3. - Fire And Water
  4. - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
  5. - You Want It, You Got It

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March 02, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 02, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

What's Up, Doc?

What's Up, Doc?

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars

Country: United States of America

Silent Running

Silent Running

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Douglas Trumbull

Starring: Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint

Country: United States of America

Frogs

Frogs

Release year: 1972

Directed by: George McCowan

Starring: Ray Milland, Sam Elliott, Joan Van Ark, Adam Roarke

Country: United States of America

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

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham

March 02, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Tightrope

Tightrope

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Richard Tuggle

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Release year: 1971

Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais

Country: Canada

The Delphi Bureau

The Delphi Bureau

Release year: 1972

Country: United States of America

The Rookies

The Rookies

Release year: 1972

Country: United States of America

March 02, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 02, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jennie, Volume Two by Ralph G. Martin

Jennie, Volume Two

By:

Paperback - Nonfiction Volume 2 of the Lady Randolph Churchill's life 1895-1921

Honor Thy Father by Gay Talese

Honor Thy Father

By:

The classic masterpiece is now updated

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

By:

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.

Message From Malaga by Helen MacInnes

Message From Malaga

By:

"The delay in Malaga's delivery of the message could have been catastrophic. It was an irreparable loss, an agent had died. "Under

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.

March 02, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 02, 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 March 02, 1972?

On March 02, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 02, 1972?

On March 02, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 02, 1972?

On March 02, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 2nd?

March 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of March. 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 March 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - India-pakistan standoff 2019: indian and pakistani forces attack each other's villages and posts in kashmir, killing at most six civilians and two pakistani soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 ouagadougou attacks: terrorist attack on french embassy and military headquarters in ouagadougou (burkina faso) leaves 28 dead and more than 50 injured.
  • 2017 - Palmyra offensive 2017: the syrian army and its allies recapture palmyra from islamic state of iraq & the levant.

Find out more about March 2nd

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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 March 1972?

March 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1972 calendar looked like.

Thursday March 2, 1972