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August 08, 1972 was the 221st day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 08, 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 August 08, 1972, who was born and died on August 08, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan), movies (e.g. Pulp, directed by Mike Hodges), TV series (e.g. The David Steinberg Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 08, 1972?
- August 08, 1972: What happened on that day?
- August 08, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 08, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 08, 1972?
- August 08, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 08, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- August 08, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 08, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- August 08, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 08, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 08, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 08, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 08, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on August 08, 1972?
What day of the week was August 08, 1972?
August 08, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 221st day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 08, 1972 can also be written as 8/8/1972 in the US and as 8/8/1972 in UK and Europe.
August 08, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 08, 1972:
- New york yanks sign 30-year lease to play in remodeled yankee stadium
August 08, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 08, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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August 08, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 08, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 August 08, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:12 am and setting at 08:09 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1972.
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Who was born on August 08, 1972?
Famous people born on August 08, 1972:
- Cadince Williams
NBA Hall of Famer with multiple championships.
- Chike Okeafor
Chike Okeafor was an American football defensive end who played in the National Football League for 11 seasons.
- Axel Merckx
Belgian bicycle racer.
- Anthonee Rendon
Speaker of the California State Assembly.
- Joely Collins
Canadian actress and producer.
- Andrea de Rossi
Coach and player in italian rugby.
- Steven Tweed
Manager and player from scotland.
- Yvonne De Bark
German actress and author, active with sport.
- Éric Poujade
French gymnast who competed at the 1996 summer olympics as well as the 2000 summer olympics.
- Lupus Thunder
American musician (the bloodhound gang).
- Joel Rosenberg
- Jorge Fernández
Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:
![Faye Wong]()
Faye WongFaye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.
![Peyton List]()
Peyton ListPeyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.
![Dustin Hoffman]()
Dustin HoffmanAmerican actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...
![Robin Quivers]()
Robin QuiversAmerican radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.
![Esther Williams]()
Esther WilliamsAmerican actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...
![Keith Carradine]()
Keith CarradineAmerican actor from a theatre family.
![Rory Calhoun]()
Rory CalhounAmerican actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".
![Roger Penrose]()
Roger PenroseMathematician and english physicist.
![Katie Leung]()
Katie LeungKatie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.
![Rena Mero]()
Rena MeroAmerican wrestler.
August 08, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 8 months old,
or 620 months and 10 days old,
or 2697 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18881 days old,
if you were born on August 08, 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 August 08, 1972?
There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 08, 1972.
August 08, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 08, 1972:
- Ceferino Sánchez
Mexican composer known for his contributions to classical music.
- Benny Chain
Discovered the structure of DNA.
- Andrea Feldman
American actor (born 1948).
- Noël Bissot
What famous deaths happened on August 8th?
Famous deaths on August 8th:
![Louise Brooks]()
Louise BrooksIconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.
![Patricia Neal]()
Patricia NealAmerican actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.
![Olivia Newton-John]()
Olivia Newton-JohnAn american singer, born in australia.
![Karen Black]()
Karen BlackAmerican actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.
![Glen Campbell]()
Glen CampbellAmerican country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.
![Barbara Bel Geddes]()
Barbara Bel GeddesNyc, new york -- actress.
![Fay Wray]()
Fay WrayFay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.
![Richard Deacon]()
Richard DeaconAmerican actor and singer (d.1984).
![Alan Napier]()
Alan NapierAmerican actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).
![Ilse Werner]()
Ilse WernerActress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).
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August 08, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 08, 1972:
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
- Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
- Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
- St. Hormisdas
- St. Smaragdus (and companions)
- St. Largus
- St. Cyriacus
August 08, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 08, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 08, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 08, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
- Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
- Wayne Newton - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
- Roberta Flack - Where Is The Love
August 08, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 08, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Alice Cooper - School's Out
- Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs - Seaside Shuffle
- Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
- Hawkwind - Silver Machine
- Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
August 08, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1972 was I'm Still In Love With You by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 08, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
- Joe Simon - Power Of Love
- The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang
- Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now
August 08, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 08, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Pulp
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Mike Hodges
Starring: Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney, Lionel Stander, Lizabeth Scott
Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Gene Saks
Starring: Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman, Paula Prentiss, Renée Taylor
Bluebeard
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Starring: Richard Burton, Raquel Welch, Virna Lisi, Nathalie Delon
Pope Joan
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Michael Anderson
Starring: Liv Ullmann, Jeremy Kemp, Natasa Nicolescu, Sharon Winter
Stigma
Release year: 1972
Directed by: David E. Durston
Starring: Philip Michael Thomas, Harlan Cary Poe, Josie Johnson, Peter Clune
August 08, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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:
The David Steinberg Show
Release year: 1972
Greenwich Village
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Laura Archibald|
The Midnight Special
Release year: 1972
Starring: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Tina Turner
Country: United States of America
August 08, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 08, 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 …
The Summer Game
By: Roger Angell
Roger Angell's classic collection of early sportswriting is an outstanding collection
O Jerusalem!
By: Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre
This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins
The Terminal Man
By: Michael Crichton
The bestselling author of Jurassic Park and Timeline is back with a thriller about neurological experimentation. Harry Benson suffers from violent seizures.
August 08, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 08, 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 August 08, 1972?
On August 08, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1972?
On August 08, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 08, 1972?
On August 08, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 8th?
August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of August. 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 August 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
- 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
- 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.
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 August 1972?
August 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
