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December 07, 1972 was the 342nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 07, 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 December 07, 1972, who was born and died on December 07, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 07, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Am Woman by Helen Reddy), movies (e.g. Sleuth, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz), TV series (e.g. Wild Country) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 7th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 07, 1972?
- December 07, 1972: What happened on that day?
- December 07, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 07, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 07, 1972?
- December 07, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 07, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- December 07, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 07, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- December 07, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 07, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 07, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 07, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 07, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 07, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on December 07, 1972?
What day of the week was December 07, 1972?
December 07, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 07, 1972 can also be written as 12/7/1972 in the US and as 7/12/1972 in UK and Europe.
December 07, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 07, 1972:
- Apollo 17 (us), final manned lunar landing mission (last of apollo moon series), is launched.
December 07, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 7th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 07, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 07, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 7th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 07, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 07, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 07, 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 December 07, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 08:41 am and setting at 06:57 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1972.
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Who was born on December 07, 1972?
Famous people born on December 07, 1972:
![Christa Campbell]()
Christa CampbellActress.
- Hermann Maier
Austrian skier wins gold medal in super-g at nagano.
- Tammy Lynn Sytch
American professional wrestler.
- Angel Carter
Contemporary American painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Kevin Dogins
Corner (tampa bay buccaneers).
- Clay Shiver
Corner (dallas cowboys).
- Jordi Buritlo
In spain; tennis star.
- Sunny [Tamara
Fytch]; wwf model.
- Bobby Schoonens
Soccer player (rkc).
- Heythatsmike
Youtube star.
- Abdelhafid El-Guir
- Sean Dundee
- Abdulla Mohamed Al Ishaq
- Nathalie Baudone
- Norino Brignola
- Jason Petkovic
- Dara Rolins
Whose famous birthday is on December 7th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 7th:
![Shiri Appleby]()
Shiri ApplebyShiri Appleby is an American actress, director, and producer known for her roles in television shows such as 'Roswell' and 'UnREAL'.
![Emily Browning]()
Emily BrowningAustralian actress and singer.
![Jennifer Carpenter]()
Jennifer CarpenterAmerican actress, star of "the exorcism of emily rose" she graduated from the juilliard school and appeared on broadway with laura linney,...
![Aaron Carter]()
Aaron CarterAmerican singer who rose to fame in the late 1990s as a pop and hip hop singer.
![Ellen Burstyn]()
Ellen BurstynAmerican actress, theater and film star who first appeared on screen in 1964.
![Eli Wallach]()
Eli WallachAmerican actor, tv and stage actor.
![Georges Corraface]()
Georges CorrafacePresident of the thessaloniki international film festival, greek actor.
![John Terry]()
John TerrySoccer player.
![Jeffrey Wright]()
Jeffrey WrightAward-winning American actor known for his roles in 'Westworld' and 'The Hunger Games'.
![Louis Prima]()
Louis PrimaAmerican actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
December 07, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 4 months old,
or 616 months and 12 days old,
or 2680 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18761 days old,
if you were born on December 07, 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 December 07, 1972?
There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 7th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 07, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 07, 1972.
December 07, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 07, 1972:
- Kārlis Balodis
- Humberto Mariles
- Benn Wolfe Levy
What famous deaths happened on December 7th?
Famous deaths on December 7th:
![Joan Bennett]()
Joan BennettAmerican actress.
![Harry Morgan]()
Harry MorganAmerican actor and director (d. 2011).
![Greg Lake]()
Greg LakeBritish musician (emerson, lake & palmer).
![Shirley Stelfox]()
Shirley StelfoxEnglish actress (d. 2015).
![Steve Reevis]()
Steve ReevisNative american actor (b. 1962).
![Jeanne Cagney]()
Jeanne CagneyActress (quicksand kentucky rifle), dies aged 65.
![Elga Andersen]()
Elga AndersenGerman/french model/actress (global affair) dies at 58.
- Lavene Kirkpatrick
First female U.S.
- Ulice Payne-Gaposchkin
Pioneering female astronomer who discovered the composition of stars.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 7th
December 07, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 07, 1972:
- United States - Pearl Harbor Day (observance)
- International Civil Aviation Day
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ambrose: Memorial
December 07, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 07, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 4th and December 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 07, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 07, 1972 was I Am Woman by Helen Reddy, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.
December 07, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 07, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
- The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
- Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
December 07, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 07, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.
December 07, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 07, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
- Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
- Slade - GudBuy T'Jane
- Donny Osmond - Why
December 07, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 07, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.
December 07, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 07, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- The Stylistics - I'm Stone In Love With You
- The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
December 07, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 07, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Sleuth
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews
Country: United States of America
The Getaway
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Starring: Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Ben Johnson, Sally Struthers
Country: United States of America
The Poseidon Adventure
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Ronald Neame
Starring: Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Shelley Winters, Red Buttons
Country: United States of America
Man of La Mancha
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
Starring: Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, James Coco, Harry Andrews
Country: United States of America
Child's Play
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: James Mason, Robert Preston, Beau Bridges, Ron Weyand
December 07, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 07, 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:
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Double Identity
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dennis Dimster
Die lieben Mitmenschen
Release year: 1972
Dead of Night
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau
Release year: 1972
December 07, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 07, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
To Serve Them All My Days
By: R.F. Delderfield
To Serve Them All my Days is the poignant story of David Powlett Jones, who returns from World War I wounded and shell-shocked. He is hired by Bamfylde School to teach history. There, he rejects the traditional curriculum and teaches …
The Peter Prescription
By: Laurence J. Peter
Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.
Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution
By: Dr. Robert Atkins
America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off
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.
December 07, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 07, 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 December 07, 1972?
On December 07, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 07, 1972?
On December 07, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 07, 1972?
On December 07, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 7th?
December 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th day of the month of December. 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 December 7th, such as:
- 2018 - European migration crisis: medecins sans frontieres rescue ship aquarius 2 stops migrant rescue operations at the mediterranean sea. it cites sustained attacks by european governments on rescue and search efforts, especially in italy.
- 2017 - Positions on jerusalem: in practice, the czech republic recognizes west jerusalem in its capital. (czech ministry of foreign affairs). rodrigo duterte, president of the philippines, expresses interest to move his country's embassy from tel aviv into jerusalem.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: battle of aleppo (2012)-present, aleppo offensive (2016): syrian rebels leave aleppo's old city. (bbc). turkish military intervention in syria: turkish air force strikes 12 islamic state of iraq targets in al-bab district. at least 23 militants were killed.
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 December 1972?
December 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
