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April 05, 1972 was the 96th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 05, 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 April 05, 1972, who was born and died on April 05, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 05, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Horse With No Name by America), movies (e.g. Tomorrow, directed by Joseph Anthony), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 5th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 05, 1972?
- April 05, 1972: What happened on that day?
- April 05, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 05, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 05, 1972?
- April 05, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 05, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- April 05, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 05, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- April 05, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 05, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 05, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 05, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 05, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 05, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on April 05, 1972?
What day of the week was April 05, 1972?
April 05, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 96th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 05, 1972 can also be written as 4/5/1972 in the US and as 5/4/1972 in UK and Europe.
April 05, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 05, 1972:
- Baseball season is delayed due to a strike.
April 05, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 05, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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April 05, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 05, 1972 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 April 05, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:22 am and setting at 10:19 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Apr 28, 1972.
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Who was born on April 05, 1972?
Famous people born on April 05, 1972:
- Chelsea Cain
Chelsea Cain is an American novelist known for her Archie Sheridan/Gretchen Lowell thriller series.
- Allyna Dubois
Allyna Dubois is a French photographer known for her captivating portraits and documentary-style photography.
- Fatemah Esfandiari
Fatemah Esfandiari is an Iranian filmmaker known for her documentaries that explore social and political issues in Iran.
- Katherleen Coghlan
Katherleen Coghlan is an American entrepreneur and investor, known for her work in the technology and venture capital industries.
- Josabeth Rodríguez
Josabeth Rodríguez is a Colombian politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2014.
- Artrell Simmons
Artrell Simmons is a contemporary American essayist whose writings explore themes of race, gender, and social justice.
- Lillieann Betts
Lillieann Betts is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island since 2015.
- Jaima Eriksson
Jaima Eriksson is an ecologist who studies the impact of human activities on natural ecosystems.
- Remas Fares
Remas Fares is a Syrian politician and member of the People's Assembly of Syria.
- Yasuhiro Takemoto
Japanese animator and director (d. 2019).
- Paul Okon
Australian manager and footballer.
- Duncan Spencer
English cricketer.
- Junko Takeuchi
Japanese actress.
- Tom Coronel
Dutch race car driver.
- Nima Arkani-Hamed
American-canadian theoretical physicist.
- Krista Allen
American actress.
- Shigemasa Ito
Wlaf offensive linebacker (rhein fire).
- Pat Green
American guitarist and singer-songwriter.
- Waylon Payne
American actor and singer-songwriter.
Whose famous birthday is on April 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 5th:
![Pharrell Williams]()
Pharrell WilliamsPharrell Williams is an American musician, record producer, and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful production duo The Neptunes and...
![Gregory Peck]()
Gregory PeckHe was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars.
![Hayley Atwell]()
Hayley AtwellHayley atwell is a british actress known for her role as peggy carter in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Bette Davis]()
Bette DavisAmerican actress.
![Lily James]()
Lily JamesLily james is a british actress known for her roles in downton abbey, cinderella, and mamma mia! here we go again.
![Spencer Tracy]()
Spencer TracyAmerican actor, both on broadway and in film.
![Colin Powell]()
Colin PowellAmerican military hero, for his leadership during the gulf war in jan 1991.
![Jane Asher]()
Jane AsherBritish actress, writer, and businesswoman.
![Roger Corman]()
Roger CormanAmerican motion picture director and writer.
![Peter Greenaway]()
Peter GreenawayWelsh screenwriter and director.
April 05, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years and 19 days old,
or 624 months and 19 days old,
or 2716 weeks
or 19012 days old,
if you were born on April 05, 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 April 05, 1972?
There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 5th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 05, 1972.
April 05, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 05, 1972:
![Isabel Jewell]()
Isabel JewellAmerican actress on stage, film and television.
![Brian Donlevy]()
Brian DonlevyAmerican producer and actor from ireland (d. 1972).
- Pier Angelo Mazzolotti
What famous deaths happened on April 5th?
Famous deaths on April 5th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Honor Blackman]()
Honor BlackmanBritish actress.
![Molly Picon]()
Molly PiconAmerican actress (b. 1898).
![Paul Ritter]()
Paul RitterEnglish actor (b. 1966).
![Charlene Holt]()
Charlene HoltAmerican actress, known for supporting roles on television and in film.
![Divya Bharti]()
Divya BhartiIndian bollywood actress (born 1974).
![Inez Courtney]()
Inez CourtneyDies at 67.
- Douglas MacArthur
American general who played a major role in the Pacific campaign of World War II and the Korean War.
- Cozy Powell
English singer-songwriter and producer (emerson lake & powell the jeff beck group rainbow whitesnake & black sabbath).
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April 05, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 05, 1972:
- Arbor Day in South Korea
- The last day of the tax year in the United Kingdom.
- Blessed Kreszentia Hoess
- Qingming Festival in the Chinese calendar
- Mauritius: Ougadi.
Observances on April 05, 1972:
- International Day of Conscience
Saints celebrated on April 05, 1972:
- Saint Vincent Ferrer
- Saint Geeraard
- Saint Irena (d. 304)
April 05, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 05, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 3rd and April 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 05, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1972 was A Horse With No Name by America, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.
April 05, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 05, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 3rd and April 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- America - A Horse With No Name
- Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
- Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- Joe Tex - I Gotcha
- Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
April 05, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.
April 05, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 05, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 3rd and April 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
- Nilsson - Without You
- Ringo Starr - Back Off Boogaloo
- The New Seekers - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
- The Chiffons - Sweet Talking Guy
April 05, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 1972 was In The Rain by The Dramatics, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.
April 05, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 05, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 3rd and April 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Dramatics - In The Rain
- The Stylistics - Betcha By Golly, Wow
- Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
- Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming
- Tyrone Davis - I Had It All The Time
April 05, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 05, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Tomorrow
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Joseph Anthony
Starring: Robert Duvall, Olga Bellin, Sudie Bond, Richard McConnell
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
The Chinese Connection
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Wei Lo
Starring: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, James Tien, Maria Yi
Country: United States of America
Eye in the Labyrinth
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Mario Caiano
Starring: Rosemary Dexter, Adolfo Celi, Horst Frank, Sybil Danning
The Biscuit Eater
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Vincent McEveety
Starring: Earl Holliman, Pat Crowley, Lew Ayres, Godfrey Cambridge
April 05, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 05, 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
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andy Smith
Number 96
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
Tightrope
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Richard Tuggle
April 05, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 05, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Moon'S A Balloon
By: David Niven
Color Niven photo front & back First Complete Hardcover Octopus Limited Edition Unabridged Both Books 1985 Dark Green Cloth binding
Message From Malaga
By: Helen MacInnes
"The delay in Malaga's delivery of the message could have been catastrophic. It was an irreparable loss, an agent had died. "Under
Souls On Fire
By: Elie Wiesel
Elie Wiesel reenters the universe of Hasidism like a passionate pilgrim in Souls on Fire: Portraits & Legends of Hasidic Masters.
The Day Of The Jackal
By: Frederick Forsyth
THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The
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 …
April 05, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 05, 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 April 05, 1972?
On April 05, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 05, 1972?
On April 05, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 05, 1972?
On April 05, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 5th?
April 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of April. 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 April 5th, such as:
- 2019 - The libyan national army troops reached the outskirts tripoli to secure a critical military checkpoint called "bridge 27".
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli defence forces released footage of a man who was shot dead trying to break the gazan border fence. israel claims he was carrying an ak47 and explosives, including grenades. it also accused hamas "playing with fire".
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan. a suicide bomber kills at most six people and injures 18 others near a pakistan army vehicle participating in the census in lahore.
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 April 1972?
April 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
