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October 07, 1972 was the 281st day of the year 1972, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 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 October 07, 1972, who was born and died on October 07, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 07, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me by Mac Davis), movies (e.g. Last Tango in Paris, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci), TV series (e.g. M*A*S*H) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 7th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 07, 1972?
- October 07, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 07, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 07, 1972?
- October 07, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 07, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- October 07, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 07, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- October 07, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 07, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 07, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 07, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 07, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 07, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on October 07, 1972?
What day of the week was October 07, 1972?
October 07, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 281st day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 07, 1972 can also be written as 10/7/1972 in the US and as 7/10/1972 in UK and Europe.
October 07, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 7th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 07, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 07, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 7th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 07, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 07, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 07, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:19 am and setting at 06:41 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1972.
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Who was born on October 07, 1972?
Famous people born on October 07, 1972:
- Ben Younger
American screenwriter and producer of director films.
- Marlou Aquino
Filipino basketball player.
- John Hyden
Tustin (california) -- volleyball outside hitter (1996 olympics).
- Rahsaan Giddings
Cfl linebacker (montreal alouettes).
- Loek van Wely
Dutch chess player.
- Alfredo Amarilla
- Will Liu
- David Mack
- Giorgio Di Centa
Whose famous birthday is on October 7th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 7th:
![Sharad Kelkar]()
Sharad KelkarIndian actor known for his work in Bollywood and television.
![Toni Braxton]()
Toni BraxtonToni braxton is an american singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs such as 'un-break my heart' and 'breathe again'.
![Oliver North]()
Oliver NorthAmerican patriot and career marine who was fired in november 1986 from the national security council (nsc).
![Diana Lynn]()
Diana LynnLos angeles, california -- actress.
![Dylan Baker]()
Dylan BakerAmerican character actor.
![Edison Chen]()
Edison ChenHong Kong actor known for his roles in Infernal Affairs and Initial D..
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Nicole Ari Parker]()
Nicole Ari ParkerAmerican actress.
![Mary Badham]()
Mary BadhamAmerican actress.
![Aaron Ashmore]()
Aaron AshmoreCanadian actor.
October 07, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 6 months old,
or 618 months and 12 days old,
or 2688 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18822 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 07, 1972?
There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 7th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 07, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 07, 1972.
October 07, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 07, 1972:
- Erik Eriksen
- Antonio Molinaroli
- Remo Scuriatti
What famous deaths happened on October 7th?
Famous deaths on October 7th:
![Deryck Guyler]()
Deryck GuylerBritish actor known for his roles in radio, film, and television.
- Edgel Allen Poe
Renowned for his macabre and horror tales.
- Alegend Poe
Master of macabre and mystery fiction, famous for 'The Raven' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.
- Boen Poe
Renowned American poet known for his macabre and gothic tales.
- Ovadia Yosef
Prominent Sephardic rabbi known for his religious writings and leadership.
- Edgel Poe
Renowned American writer known for his macabre and gothic tales.
- Ahnya Politkovskaya
Ahnya Politkovskaya was a Russian journalist and human rights activist who was known for her critical reporting on the Second Chechen War...
- Aidenn Poe
Aidenn Poe was an American writer, poet, and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement, best known for his poetry...
- Radclyffe Hall
Radclyffe Hall was a British author best known for her novel 'The Well of Loneliness', which is considered a groundbreaking work in lesbian...
- Clarence Birdseye
Clarence Birdseye was an American inventor and businessman who developed a process for deep-freezing food, which led to the creation of the...
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October 07, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 07, 1972:
- World Cotton Day
October 07, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 07, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 2nd and October 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 07, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 07, 1972 was Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me by Mac Davis, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.
October 07, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 07, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mac Davis - Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me
- Michael Jackson - Ben
- The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
- The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool
- Raspberries - Go All The Way
October 07, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 07, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.
October 07, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 07, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough
- David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
- 10cc - Donna
- Peter Skellern - You're A Lady
- Python Lee Jackson - In A Broken Dream
October 07, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 07, 1972 was Get On The Good Foot-Part 1 by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.
October 07, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 07, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- James Brown - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
- Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
- Bill Withers - Use Me
- The Spinners - I'll Be Around
- The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool
October 07, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 07, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Last Tango in Paris
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti
Country: United States of America
Lady Sings the Blues
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Bruce Beresford
Starring: Barry Crocker, Barry Humphries, Spike Milligan, Peter Cook
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
Solaris
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Tukur, Viola Davis
Country: United States of America
October 07, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
M*A*S*H
Release year: 1972
Written by: Larry Gelbart
Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher
Country: United States of America
Anna and the King
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Jigsaw
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Michael Spierig
The David Steinberg Show
Release year: 1972
Hec Ramsey
Release year: 1972
Country: United States of America
October 07, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 07, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
By: Richard Bach
The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …
I Come As A Thief
By: Louis Auchincloss
This story is about guilt and redemption by one of America's greatest novelists. Manhattan is the right place at the right time, and Manhattan is the best.
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.
Captains And The Kings
By: Taylor Caldwell
Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.
Fire In The Lake
By: Frances Fitzgerald
Frances FitzGerald's research and travels led to this landmark book. It takes us into Vietnam, through the traditional, anti-Communist villages and corrupted cities.
October 07, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 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 October 07, 1972?
On October 07, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 07, 1972?
On October 07, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 07, 1972?
On October 07, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 7th?
October 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th day of the month of October. 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 October 7th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: officials from afghanistan claim that taliban destroyed highway bridges in maidan wardak province. this cut off traffic between kabul, the capital, and the provinces ghazni zabul, kandahar, and zabul. four provinces were without electricity, while fighting was reported in ghazni province. at least ten afghan police officers were shot to death. in two weeks, parliamentary elections will be held.
- 2017 - Two saudi nationals were killed and three more injured when a gunman opened fire on the al-salam royal palace, jeddah. security guards shot and killed the gunman. (arab news),
- 2016 - Insurgency in balochistan - two bombs explode near machh, pakistan killing at least six and injuring nineteen more.
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 October 1972?
October 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
