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May 10, 1972 was the 131st day of the year 1972, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 10, 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 May 10, 1972, who was born and died on May 10, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 10, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. Frenzy, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 10th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 10, 1972?
- May 10, 1972: What happened on that day?
- May 10, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 10, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 10, 1972?
- May 10, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 10, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- May 10, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 10, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- May 10, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 10, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 10, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 10, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 10, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 10, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on May 10, 1972?
What day of the week was May 10, 1972?
May 10, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 131st day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 10, 1972 can also be written as 5/10/1972 in the US and as 10/5/1972 in UK and Europe.
May 10, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 10, 1972:
- Overloaded south korean bus plunges into reservoir, killing 77.
- Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
May 10, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 10, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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May 10, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 10, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 May 10, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 06:37 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1972.
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Who was born on May 10, 1972?
Famous people born on May 10, 1972:
- Stephanie Gosk
Stephanie Gosk is an American journalist and news correspondent who works for NBC News.
- Rédoine Faïd
French-algerian gangster.
- Christian Wörns
German footballer.
- Radosław Majdan
Polish footballer.
- Emma Ridley
Hanpstead, england -- actress.
- Farrell Duclair
Fullback for the canadian football league (calgary stampeders).
- Akili Johnson
Nfl defensive back (atlanta falcons).
- Lisa Linde
- Cary Guffey
- Miloš Milošević
- Georgi Nemsadze
- Tara Nott
- Rodrigo Patricio Ruiz
- Katja Seizinger
- Rodrigo Ruiz
Whose famous birthday is on May 10th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 10th:
![Atul Kulkarni]()
Atul KulkarniAn Indian actor who has appeared in numerous Bollywood and Marathi films, as well as television shows.
![Sid Vicious]()
Sid ViciousBritish punk rocker, with the "sex pistols" band.
![Marie-France Pisier]()
Marie-France PisierFrench actress and director, born in vietnam to her father.
![Marina Vlady]()
Marina VladyFrench actress and blond international star.
![Wayne Dyer]()
Wayne DyerAmerican motivational speaker and author of self-help.
![Kenan Thompson]()
Kenan ThompsonKenan thompson is an american actor best known for his work on the sketch comedy show saturday night live.
![Emmanuelle Devos]()
Emmanuelle DevosFrench actress, the daughter of marie henriau.
![Rick Santorum]()
Rick SantorumAmerican republican party politician.
![Ettore Scola]()
Ettore ScolaItalian director of film and tv.
May 10, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 11 months old,
or 623 months and 16 days old,
or 2711 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18979 days old,
if you were born on May 10, 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 May 10, 1972?
There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 10th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 10, 1972.
May 10, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 10, 1972:
- Boris Ėmmanuilovič Chajkin
- Winifred Beamish
- Giovanni Bertone
- Francisco Bores
- Rhys Gemmell
- Colonnello Toon
What famous deaths happened on May 10th?
Famous deaths on May 10th:
![Joan Crawford]()
Joan CrawfordJoan crawford was an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films such as 'mildred pierce' and 'whatever happened to baby...
![Susan Oliver]()
Susan OliverAmerican actress, one the most well-known faces on tv.
![Sylvia Syms]()
Sylvia SymsAmerican jazz singer (born 1917).
![Carol Haney]()
Carol HaneyPantomime quiz: dancer dies at 35.
![Deborah Walley]()
Deborah WalleyBridgeport, connecticut -- actress (mothers in law, beach blanket).
- Paul Revere
American silversmith and patriot who alerted the colonial militia to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and...
- Lieutenant General Thomas J. Jackson
Renowned Confederate general during the American Civil War, nicknamed 'Stonewall' for his steadfast leadership.
- Bassheva Rabinovitch
Pioneering physicist who made significant advancements in quantum mechanics.
- Mihailo Obrenović
Ruler of Serbia known for modernizing the country.
- Lucion Benedict
British physicist known for his research in quantum mechanics.
May 10, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 10, 1972:
- Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and South Korea.
- The first possible day on which Pentecost may fall.
- Akshaya Tritya in Hinduism.
- Astronomy Day in the United States.
- Birds' and Trees' Day in Hungary
- Memorial Day of Blessed Damien of Moloka'i
- Celebration of the Clandestine Retreat of Ma'at and Ra in Ancient Egypt.
- Constitution Day in the Federated States of Micronesia.
- Inauguration Day in South Africa.
- Mania (mythology) in Ancient Rome.
Observances on May 10, 1972:
- International Day of Argania
Saints celebrated on May 10, 1972:
- Saint Gordianus
- Saint Isidore the Laborer
- Saint John of Avila
- Saint Job
- Saint Quaratus and Quintus
- Saint Peter Van
- Saint William of Pontoise
- Saint Francis of Assisi
- Saint Solange
- Saint Epimachus
May 10, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 10, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 10, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 10, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 10, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- Joe Tex - I Gotcha
- The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
- The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
- Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
May 10, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 10, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 10, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
- T Rex - Metal Guru
- David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
- Vicky Leandros - Come What May
- Elton John - Rocket Man
May 10, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 10, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 10, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
- Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
- Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
- Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming
- Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
May 10, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 10, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Frenzy
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Jon Finch, Barry Foster, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Anna Massey
Country: United States of America
King, Queen, Knave
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski
Starring: David Niven, Gina Lollobrigida, John Moulder-Brown, Mario Adorf
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
Justine de Sade
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Claude Pierson
Starring: Alice Arno, Yves Arcanel, Michel Bertay, Georges Beauvilliers
Jeremiah Johnson
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Robert Redford, Will Geer, Delle Bolton, Josh Albee
Country: United States of America
May 10, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 10, 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:
Love Thy Neighbour
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andy Smith
Number 96
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
May 10, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 10, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Report From Engine Co. 82
By: Dennis Smith
Dennis Smith tells the tale of Dennis Smith's brutal yet inspiring journey, from his brave firefighters to the hopeless, beautiful, and beleaguered residents in the poverty-stricken area where he works.
The Blue Knight
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.
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 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.
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.
May 10, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 10, 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 May 10, 1972?
On May 10, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 10, 1972?
On May 10, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 10, 1972?
On May 10, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 10th?
May 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of May. 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 May 10th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb (2002 to present): four hostages held in northern burkina faso are freed by french naval commandos. two french commandos were killed in the rescue operation. two frenchmen, who were kidnapped in benin may 1, and two women, one american and one south korean, were among those released.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the hamas-run ministry of health reports that 2,064 unarmed protesters were killed by live gunshots and 1,094 died from gas suffocation. [http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/11/c_137172334.htm (xinhuanet)senior hamas member yehiyeh sinwar suggests that tens of thousands of palestinian protestors may try to cross the border fence between israel and the gaza strip.
- 2017 - Pope francis will canonize two children who saw fatima from visions.
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 May 1972?
May 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
