Tuesday May 02, 1972: on this day

May 02, 1972 was the 123rd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 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 May 02, 1972, who was born and died on May 02, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 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 2nd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 02, 1972?


May 02, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1972 can also be written as 5/2/1972 in the US and as 2/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1972:

  • Electrical fire in sunshine silver mine - 126 die (kellogg, idaho, usa).
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 02, 1972
  • Lieutenant general vernon a walters becomes deputy director of us central intelligence agency.
  • In the early morning hours a fire breaks out at the sunshine mine located between kellogg and wallace, idaho, killing 91 workers.
  • Fire in a silver mine in idaho kills 91.

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

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zodiac

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd 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 02, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 02, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 09:12 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 02, 1972?


Famous people born on May 02, 1972:

  • Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson

    Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.

  • Rockney Johnson

    Iconic wrestler known for his charisma and success in the ring.

  • Kharson Johnson

    Legendary sprinter known for breaking world records.

  • Rockford Johnson

    Rockford Johnson was a legendary wrestler known for his strength and charisma.

  • Gina Bianchini

    Co-founder and CEO of Mighty Networks.

  • Pandora Boxx

    Pandora Boxx is a drag queen known for competing on RuPaul's Drag Race and for her comedic performances.

  • Atta Johnson

    Atta Johnson, known as The Rock, excelled in professional wrestling and later became a successful actor.

  • Paul Adcock

    English footballer.

  • Ahti Heinla

    Skype was co-developed by an estonian programmer, and a businessman.

  • Dwayne ''The Rock'' Johnson

    American professional wrestler and actor.

  • Peter Ogilvie in Vancouver

    British columbia, canada; 100 metre sprinter (olympics-1996).

  • Erik Maes

    Dutch soccer player (mvv).

  • Jennifer Miriam

    Oklahoma city, oklahoma -- playmate (march, 1997).

  • Jill Savery

    Fort lauderdale, florida -- synchronized swimmer (1996 olympics-gold medalist).

  • Alec Empire
  • María Blanco
  • Irena Česneková

Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:

  • David Suchet
    David Suchet

    David suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...

  • Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore

    Lesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.

  • Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski

    Christine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Mitzi Kapture
    Mitzi Kapture

    Mitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.

  • Kay Panabaker
    Kay Panabaker

    American actress.

  • Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne

    British-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.

  • Brian Tochi
    Brian Tochi

    American actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.

  • Theodore Bikel
    Theodore Bikel

    Austrian-american actor, singer and film star.

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


You are 51 years 10 months old,

or 622 months and 17 days old,

or 2707 weeks

or 18949 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 02, 1972?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 02, 1972:

  • J. Edgar Hoover

    American 1st director of the federal bureau of investigation (b. 1895).

  • Hugo Hartung

    Writer dies at 69.

  • Rudolf Krupitzer
  • Ernst Zierke
  • Henri Diamant-Berger

What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?

Famous deaths on May 2nd:

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Caryl Chessman
    Caryl Chessman

    American homicide.

  • Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern

    Hertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).

  • Gene Raymond
    Gene Raymond

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Jr.

  • Leonardo Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist, scientist, and inventor of the Renaissance period.

  • Osama Bin Laden

    Arabian muslim fundamentalist, well-known terrorist, also known as usama bin muhammad bin ladin or shaykh usama bin ladin.

  • Vincenta Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

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

holidays

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


Holidays on May 02, 1972:

  • Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
  • Iran - Teacher's Day
  • Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
  • Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
  • Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
  • Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván

Observances on May 02, 1972:

  • World Tuna Day

Saints celebrated on May 02, 1972:

  • Saint Zoe
  • Saint Mafalda
  • Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
  • Saint Germanus
  • Saints Exuperius and Zoe
  • Saint Boris
  • Saint Athanasius
  • saint tsar Boris
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May 02, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 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 02, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 02, 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 02, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 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 02, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 02, 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 02, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 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 02, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 02, 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 02, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 02, 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 02, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

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

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

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

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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.

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

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The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …

The Defense Never Rests by F. Lee Bailey

The Defense Never Rests

By:

This controversial defense lawyer reviews his career. He focuses on the Boston Strangler, Sam Sheppard vindication and the Great Plymouth Mail Robbery.

Report From Engine Co. 82 by Dennis Smith

Report From Engine Co. 82

By:

Dennis Smith tells the tale of Dennis Smith's brutal yet inspiring journey, from his brave firefighters to the hopeless, beautiful, and beleaguered residents in the poverty-stricken area where he works.

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 …

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

The most popular videogames on May 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 May 02, 1972?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 02, 1972?

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

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What is special about May 2nd?

May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
  • 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.

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history

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.

Tuesday May 2, 1972