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January 08, 1972 was the 8th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is January 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 January 08, 1972, who was born and died on January 08, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Brand New Key by Melanie), movies (e.g. The Cowboys, directed by Mark Rydell), TV series (e.g. The Hilarious House Of Frightenstein) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 08, 1972?
- January 08, 1972: What happened on that day?
- January 08, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 08, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 08, 1972?
- January 08, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 08, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- January 08, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 08, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- January 08, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 08, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 08, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 08, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 08, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on January 08, 1972?
What day of the week was January 08, 1972?
January 08, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 8th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 08, 1972 can also be written as 1/8/1972 in the US and as 8/1/1972 in UK and Europe.
January 08, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 08, 1972:
- Kenneth patchen, american writer (see you in the morning), dies at age 60.
- Ncaa announces freshman can play on teams starting in fall.
- Bowing to international pressure, president of pakistan zulfikar ali bhutto releases bengali leader sheikh mujibur rahman from prison, who had been arrested after declaring the independence of bangladesh.
January 08, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 08, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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January 08, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 08, 1972 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:03 am and setting at 11:29 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 1972.
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Who was born on January 08, 1972?
Famous people born on January 08, 1972:
- Lousie Leakey
Renowned for discoveries in human evolution.
- Paul Clement
English footballer, coach, and manager.
- Sean McKeever
American writer.
- Brandie Burton in San Bernardino
California, usa; lpga golfer (1993 du maurier ltd).
- Devlin Murphy in Honolulu
Hawaii, usa; canoe (alternate-olympics-1996).
- Giuseppe Favalli
Italian footballer.
Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![David Bowie]()
David BowieBritish actor and rock star with exotic looks.
![Cynthia Erivo]()
Cynthia ErivoCynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...
![Stephen Hawking]()
Stephen HawkingBritish theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.
![Géraldine Pailhas]()
Géraldine PailhasFrench actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.
![Graham Chapman]()
Graham ChapmanAn english actor and writer.
![José Ferrer]()
José FerrerPuerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).
![Yvette Mimieux]()
Yvette MimieuxAmerican actress, stage, and tv actress.
![Michelle Forbes]()
Michelle ForbesActress (julianna cox-homicide).
January 08, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 3 months old,
or 627 months and 11 days old,
or 2727 weeks and 6 days old,
or 19095 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 08, 1972?
There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 08, 1972.
January 08, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 08, 1972:
- Kinneth Patchen
Kinneth Patchen was an American poet known for his experimental and surrealistic poetry.
What famous deaths happened on January 8th?
Famous deaths on January 8th:
![John Gregson]()
John GregsonActor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.
![Yvonne De Carlo]()
Yvonne De CarloCanadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...
![Edd Byrnes]()
Edd ByrnesEdd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.
![Pat Buttram]()
Pat ButtramAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1915).
![Gale Page]()
Gale PageActress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.
![Lois Wilson]()
Lois WilsonActress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.
![Robert Baden-Powell]()
Robert Baden-PowellBritish military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.
![Zbigniew Cybulski]()
Zbigniew CybulskiPolish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.
- Galileah Galilei
Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...
- Castin Galilei
Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.
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January 08, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 08, 1972:
- Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
January 08, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 08, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 3rd and January 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 08, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1972 was Brand New Key by Melanie, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.
January 08, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Melanie - Brand New Key
- Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
- Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Michael Jackson - Got To Be There
January 08, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1972 was I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.
January 08, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
- Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
- Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
- Congregation - Softly Whispering I Love You
- T Rex - Jeepster
January 08, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.
January 08, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
- Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
- Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
- The Honey Cone - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Part I
January 08, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 08, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Cowboys
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Mark Rydell
Starring: John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst
Country: United States of America
Eagle in a Cage
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Fielder Cook
Starring: John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Billie Whitelaw, Kenneth Haigh
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
Black Killer
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Carlo Croccolo
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Malfatti, Antonio Cantafora, Dante Maggio, Enzo Pulcrano, Fred Robsham, Mary Mulligan
Country: Italy
The Velvet Vampire
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Stephanie Rothman
Starring: Michael Blodgett, Sherry E. DeBoer, Celeste Yarnall, Gene Shane
January 08, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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 Hilarious House of Frightenstein
Release year: 1971
Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais
Country: Canada
Sanford and Son
Release year: 1972
Country: United States of America
Me and the Chimp
Release year: 1972
Country: United States of America
January 08, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 08, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee
By: Dee Brown
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.
The Word
By: Irving Wallace
"I, James of Jerusalem, brother of the Lord Jesus Christ, heir of the Lord, eldest of the Lord's surviving brethren and the son of Joseph of Nazareth...herewith...set
Message From Malaga
By: Helen MacInnes
"The delay in Malaga's delivery of the message could have been catastrophic. It was an irreparable loss, an agent had died. "Under
Bear Island
By: Alistair MacLean
The classic tale of adventure, death and mystery on an Arctic island by the famed master of suspense and action is now available in a reissue.
January 08, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 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 January 08, 1972?
On January 08, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1972?
On January 08, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 08, 1972?
On January 08, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 8th?
January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. 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 January 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
- 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
- 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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 January 1972?
January 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
