Friday December 08, 1972: on this day

December 08, 1972 was the 343rd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 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 December 08, 1972, who was born and died on December 08, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 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 8th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1972?


December 08, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1972 can also be written as 12/8/1972 in the US and as 8/12/1972 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1972 in December 1972 calendar

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December 08, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1972:

  • United airlines flight 553, a boeing 737, crashes after aborting its landing attempt at chicago midway international airport, killing 45. this is the first-ever loss of a boeing 737.

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December 08, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 08, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 08, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 09:21 am and setting at 08:00 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 08, 1972?


Famous people born on December 08, 1972:

  • Janae Kroc

    American powerlifter.

  • Indrek Allmann

    Estonian architect.

  • Édson Ribeiro

    Brazilian sprinter.

  • Marco Abreu

    Angolan footballer.

  • Frank Shamrock

    American kick-boxer and mixed martial artist.

  • Rachel Sklar

    Lawyer.

  • Nick Zinner

    American rock musician, he is the guitarist for yeah, yeah, yeah, who released a new cd in 2003.

  • Chloé Mons
  • Cristian Castro

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 21 days old,

or 2677 weeks

or 18739 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 08, 1972?

There are 254 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 08, 1972.

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December 08, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 1972:

  • George Collins

    American politician (representative-illinois), dies at age 47, in airplane crash.

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

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December 08, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1972:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 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 08, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1972 was I Am Woman by Helen Reddy, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 08, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 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:

  1. - I Am Woman
  2. - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
  3. - If You Don't Know Me By Now
  4. - I Can See Clearly Now
  5. - You Ought To Be With Me

December 08, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 08, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 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:

  1. - My Ding-A-Ling
  2. - Crazy Horses
  3. - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
  4. - GudBuy T'Jane
  5. - Why

December 08, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 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 08, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 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:

  1. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  2. - If You Don't Know Me By Now
  3. - You Ought To Be With Me
  4. - I'm Stone In Love With You
  5. - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone

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December 08, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sleuth

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

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

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

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

Child's Play

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: James Mason, Robert Preston, Beau Bridges, Ron Weyand

December 08, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Double Identity

Double Identity

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dennis Dimster

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Release year: 1972

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Release year: 1972

December 08, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fire In The Lake by Frances Fitzgerald

Fire In The Lake

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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.

The Peter Prescription by Laurence J. Peter

The Peter Prescription

By:

Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

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 …

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

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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

To Serve Them All My Days by R.F. Delderfield

To Serve Them All My Days

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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 …

December 08, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 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 December 08, 1972?

On December 08, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1972?

On December 08, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1972?

On December 08, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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 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.

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