Saturday May 06, 1972: on this day

May 06, 1972 was the 127th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 06, 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 06, 1972, who was born and died on May 06, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 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 6th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 1972?


May 06, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 127th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1972 can also be written as 5/6/1972 in the US and as 6/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 1972:

  • 98th kentucky derby: ron turcotte aboard riva ridge wins in 2:01.8.
  • In los angeles, california, the 24rd annual emmy awards are presented, hosted by johnny carson.
  • Deniz gezmiş, yusuf aslan and hüseyin i̇nan are executed in ankara after being convicted of attempting to overthrow the constitutional order.

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May 06, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 6th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 06, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 06, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:54 am and setting at 01:38 pm.

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 06, 1972?


Famous people born on May 06, 1972:

  • Martin Brodeur

    Legendary ice hockey goaltender who played for the New Jersey Devils.

  • Sébastien Amiez

    Sébastien amiez is a retired french alpine skier known for his success in the slalom and giant slalom events.

  • Naoko Takahashi

    Japanese long-distance runner.

  • Martin Brodeur in MontrTal

    Quebec, canada; nhl goalie (new jersey devils, team canada).

  • Dean Larsson in British Columbia

    Canada; nike golfer (1994 monterey open-46th).

  • Luca Eliani
  • Cristiano Fazzi
  • Lorenzo Frizzera
  • Aleksandar Janković
  • Óli Johannesen
  • Manuel Marcuz
  • Matjaž Vrhovnik
  • Catherine Bertone
  • Stefano Palmieri
  • Pablo Abdala
  • I Komang Putra Adnyana

Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

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May 06, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 10 months old,

or 622 months and 22 days old,

or 2707 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18954 days old,

if you were born on May 06, 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 06, 1972?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 06, 1972.

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May 06, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 1972:

  • Deniz Gezmis

    Yusuf aslan, huseyininan are executed in ankara because they tried to overthrow constitutional order.

  • Fulbert Youlou
  • Pasquale Marconi
  • Paul Mehl

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Kadden Thoreau

    Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...

  • Ayriel Thoreau

    Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.

  • Loveda Thoreau

    Loveda Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden'.

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May 06, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 06, 1972:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 1972:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil
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May 06, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 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 06, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 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 06, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 06, 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 06, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 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 06, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 06, 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 06, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 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 06, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 06, 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 06, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 06, 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 06, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 06, 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 06, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 06, 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

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 Day Of The Jackal by Frederick Forsyth

The Day Of The Jackal

By:

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 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.

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.

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.

May 06, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 06, 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 06, 1972?

On May 06, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1972?

On May 06, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 06, 1972?

On May 06, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 6th?

May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

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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.

Saturday May 6, 1972