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February 08, 1972 was the 39th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is February 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 February 08, 1972, who was born and died on February 08, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let's Stay Together by Al Green), movies (e.g. Cabaret, directed by Bob Fosse), TV series (e.g. Tightrope) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 8th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 08, 1972?
- February 08, 1972: What happened on that day?
- February 08, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 08, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 08, 1972?
- February 08, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 08, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- February 08, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 08, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- February 08, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 08, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 08, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 08, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 08, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on February 08, 1972?
What day of the week was February 08, 1972?
February 08, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 39th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 08, 1972 can also be written as 2/8/1972 in the US and as 8/2/1972 in UK and Europe.
February 08, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 08, 1972:
- Josh gibson and buck leonard selected to baseball hall of fame.
February 08, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 08, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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February 08, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 08, 1972 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:54 am and setting at 11:49 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Feb 29, 1972.
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Who was born on February 08, 1972?
Famous people born on February 08, 1972:
![Paul Wight]()
Paul WightAmerican professional wrestler.
![Guillaume Gallienne]()
Guillaume GallienneGuillaume gallienne is a french actor, director, and screenwriter known for his work in the film 'me, myself and mum'.
- Arjunreddy Yeduguri Sandinti
Indian politician known for his work in Andhra Pradesh politics.
- Emaree Patel
Emaree Patel is an Indian-American computer scientist and artificial intelligence researcher.
- Haim Revivo
Israeli former professional footballer known for his skill and leadership on the field.
- Ryota Fujii
Ryota Fujii is a Japanese essayist known for his insightful and thought-provoking writings on society and culture.
- Big Show
American wrestler and actor[229].
- Hiroshi Tsuchida
Japanese actor and voice actor.
- Marcus Pollard
Nfl tight end (indianapolis colts).
Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:
![James Dean]()
James DeanAmerican actor.
![Gary Coleman]()
Gary ColemanGary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.
![Mathilda May]()
Mathilda MayFrench actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).
![Lana Turner]()
Lana TurnerAmerican actress, onscreen since 1937.
![Nick Nolte]()
Nick NolteAmerican actor.
![Jack Lemmon]()
Jack LemmonAmerican actor.
![Seth Green]()
Seth GreenSeth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...
![Mary Steenburgen]()
Mary SteenburgenMary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.
![John Williams]()
John WilliamsEnglish-american actor (b. 1903).
![John Grisham]()
John GrishamAmerican author, a huge success with "the firm", his second novel.
February 08, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 2 months old,
or 626 months and 11 days old,
or 2723 weeks and 3 days old,
or 19064 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 08, 1972?
There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 08, 1972.
February 08, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 08, 1972:
- Mercedes Benz
Co-founder of Mercedes-Benz, pioneering automotive brand.
- Markos Vamvakaris
Greek singer-songwriter and bouzouki player (b. 1905)[342].
What famous deaths happened on February 8th?
Famous deaths on February 8th:
![Robert Conrad]()
Robert ConradAmerican actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.
![Del Shannon]()
Del ShannonAmerican singer and songwriter.
![George Dolenz]()
George DolenzAmerican actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).
- Jmarion Henderson
Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.
- Peter the Great
Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.
- Czar Peter I
Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.
- Joseth Priestley
Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...
- Halvor Laxness
Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.
- Zacharius Janssen
Invented the first compound microscope.
- Cem Karaca
Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.
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February 08, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 08, 1972:
- Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
- Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
- Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.
Saints celebrated on February 08, 1972:
- Saint Jerome Emiliani.
- Saint Juventius
- Saint Mengold of Huy
- Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
February 08, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 08, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 7th and February 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 08, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.
February 08, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
- Nilsson - Without You
- Climax - Precious And Few
- Three Dog Night - Never Been To Spain
February 08, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1972 was Son Of My Father by Chicory Tip, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.
February 08, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
- T Rex - Telegram Sam
- The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
- Don McLean - American Pie
- Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
February 08, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.
February 08, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Make Me The Woman That You Go Home To
- Wilson Pickett - Fire And Water
- Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
February 08, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 08, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Cabaret
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Bob Fosse
Starring: Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Joel Grey
Country: United States of America
The Seduction of Mimi
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Lina Wertmüller
Starring: Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Turi Ferro, Agostina Belli
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
Cabaret
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Bob Fosse
Amar Prem
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Shakti Samanta
Starring: Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore, Sujit Kumar, Bindu
February 08, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
Tightrope
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Richard Tuggle
The Hilarious House of Frightenstein
Release year: 1971
Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais
Country: Canada
February 08, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 08, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Eleanor And Franklin
By: Joseph P. Lash
#1 New York Times Bestseller--Winners of the Pulitzer Prize & National Book AwardIn Joseph P.'s extraordinary biography about the most important political couple of the 20th century, Joseph P.
The Day Of The Jackal
By: Frederick Forsyth
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 Defense Never Rests
By: F. Lee Bailey
This controversial defense lawyer reviews his career. He focuses on the Boston Strangler, Sam Sheppard vindication and the Great Plymouth Mail Robbery.
February 08, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 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 February 08, 1972?
On February 08, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1972?
On February 08, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 08, 1972?
On February 08, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 8th?
February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of February. 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 February 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
- 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
- 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.
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 February 1972?
February 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
