Wednesday August 09, 1972: on this day

August 09, 1972 was the 222nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 09, 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 09, 1972, who was born and died on August 09, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 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 9th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 09, 1972?


August 09, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1972 can also be written as 8/9/1972 in the US and as 9/8/1972 in UK and Europe.

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August 09, 1972: What happened on that day?


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August 09, 1972: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 09, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th 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 09, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 09, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:23 am and setting at 08:33 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 09, 1972?


Famous people born on August 09, 1972:

  • Liz Vassey
    Liz Vassey

    Liz vassey is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as 'csi: crime scene investigation' and 'two and a half...

  • Undray Johnson

    Legendary basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.

  • Melainie Adams

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Juanes (musician)

    Juanes is a colombian musician known for his latin rock and pop music, and for being a prominent advocate for peace and social justice.

  • Juanes

    Colombian singer and songwriter.

  • Ryan Bollman

    American actor.

  • Juane Juanes

    Musician.

  • Elizabeth Vassey in Raleigh

    North carolina, usa.

  • A-Mei

    Taiwanese singer.

  • Eric Zomalt

    Strong safety in the nfl (philadelphia eagles).

  • Robert Peal

    Chicago, illinois -- margot contois is a dancer.

  • Silvia Ramon-Cortes

    Barcelona, spain -- tennis star (1994 futures vigo).

  • A-mei

    Taiwanese singer.

  • Indra Dewitte
  • Emilio Nappa
  • Paul Phillips
  • Miroslav Januš

Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson

    American actress.

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston

    American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

  • Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick

    Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

  • Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

  • Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott

    Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

  • Bill Skarsgård
    Bill Skarsgård

    Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

  • Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane

    Tv actress.

  • Nikki Ziering
    Nikki Ziering

    American actress and model.

  • Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson

    American actress.

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August 09, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 7 months old,

or 619 months and 10 days old,

or 2692 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18850 days old,

if you were born on August 09, 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 09, 1972?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 09, 1972.

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August 09, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 09, 1972:

  • Cecylia Leszczyńska

    Polish entrepreneur known for her successful business ventures in the early 20th century.

  • Sıddık Sami Onar

    Turkish lawyer and academic (b. 1897).

  • Richard Elsasser

    Composer dies at 45.

  • Bill Berns

    Commentator (television screen magazine), dead at 53.

  • Antonino Varvaro
  • Hector Martin
  • Ernst von Salomon
  • Gaby André
  • Antonio Renzi

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford

    American sportscaster.

  • Al Freeman
    Al Freeman

    Jr.

  • Anton Walbrook
    Anton Walbrook

    Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Mahmoud Darwish

    Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

  • Mouhamad Darwish

    Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

  • Marieanne Cope

    Pioneer nurse who worked with leprosy patients in Hawaii.

  • Chayim Soutine

    Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 9th

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August 09, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 09, 1972:

  • St. Nathy (or David)
  • Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
  • St. Fedlimid/Felimy
  • St. Romanus Ostiarius
  • St. Edith Stein
  • Singapore: National Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 1972:

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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August 09, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 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 09, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 09, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 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:

  1. - Alone Again (Naturally)
  2. - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
  3. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  4. - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
  5. - Where Is The Love

August 09, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 09, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 09, 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:

  1. - School's Out
  2. - Seaside Shuffle
  3. - Puppy Love
  4. - Silver Machine
  5. - You Wear It Well

August 09, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 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 09, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 09, 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:

  1. - I'm Still In Love With You
  2. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  3. - Power Of Love
  4. - Pop That Thang
  5. - Too Late To Turn Back Now

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August 09, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 09, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pulp

Pulp

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Mike Hodges

Starring: Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney, Lionel Stander, Lizabeth Scott

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Gene Saks

Starring: Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman, Paula Prentiss, Renée Taylor

Bluebeard

Bluebeard

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Richard Burton, Raquel Welch, Virna Lisi, Nathalie Delon

Pope Joan

Pope Joan

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Liv Ullmann, Jeremy Kemp, Natasa Nicolescu, Sharon Winter

Stigma

Stigma

Release year: 1972

Directed by: David E. Durston

Starring: Philip Michael Thomas, Harlan Cary Poe, Josie Johnson, Peter Clune

August 09, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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

The David Steinberg Show

Release year: 1972

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Laura Archibald|

The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

Release year: 1972

Starring: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Tina Turner

Country: United States of America

August 09, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 09, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

George S. Kaufman by Howard Teichmann

George S. Kaufman

By:

George S. Kaufman;: An intimate portrait

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.

My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok

My Name Is Asher Lev

By:

Asher Lev, a Ladover Hashid, is kosher and prays three times daily. He also believes in the Ribbono Shel Olom (Master of the Universe).

A Portion For Foxes by Jane McIlvaine McClary

A Portion For Foxes

By:

Romance. Classical

Open Marriage by Nena and George O'Neill

Open Marriage

By:

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August 09, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 09, 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 August 09, 1972?

On August 09, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1972?

On August 09, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 1972?

On August 09, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 9th?

August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
  • 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
  • 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1972 calendar looked like.

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