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April 11, 1972 was the 102nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is April 11, 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 April 11, 1972, who was born and died on April 11, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 11, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. The Culpepper Cattle Co., directed by Dick Richards), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 11th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 11, 1972?
- April 11, 1972: What happened on that day?
- April 11, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 11, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 11, 1972?
- April 11, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 11, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- April 11, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 11, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- April 11, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 11, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 11, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 11, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 11, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 11, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on April 11, 1972?
What day of the week was April 11, 1972?
April 11, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 11, 1972 can also be written as 4/11/1972 in the US and as 11/4/1972 in UK and Europe.
April 11, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 11, 1972:
- Benjamin l hooks is named to the us federal communications commission.
April 11, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 11, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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April 11, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 11, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 April 11, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:49 am and setting at 05:28 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Apr 28, 1972.
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Who was born on April 11, 1972?
Famous people born on April 11, 1972:
![Natacha Régnier]()
Natacha RégnierBelgian actress.
- Lason Varitek
Former MLB catcher known for his leadership and defensive skills.
- Allan Théo
French singer, especially known for his hit song "emma'ne-moi", which was released in 1998 and sold more than 1,000,000 copies (france.
- Balls Mahoney
American professional wrestler.
- Jennifer Esposito
American actress and writer.
- Dietrich Jells
Wide receiver (new england patriots).
- Avo Avetisyan
Wlaf defensive linesman (amsterdam admirals).
- Kunihiko Sakurai
Hockey forward (team japan 1998).
- Nicole Levesque
Wnba guard (charlotte sting).
- Guizmo (musician)
Whose famous birthday is on April 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 11th:
![Jeremy Clarkson]()
Jeremy ClarksonJeremy clarkson is a british journalist known for co-presenting the popular tv show top gear.
![Vincent Gallo]()
Vincent GalloAmerican actor, director, and musician, known for his controversial and avant-garde work.
![Lisa Stansfield]()
Lisa StansfieldBlue zone is an english singer-songwriter/actress.
![Joel Grey]()
Joel GreyAmerican actor, comedian, and dancer.
![Bill Irwin]()
Bill IrwinAmerican actor, choreographer, clown and mime, who combined his talents in creating characters for comedy skits.
![Kelli Garner]()
Kelli GarnerAmerican actress.
![Morgan Lily]()
Morgan LilyAmerican actress.
![David Banner]()
David BannerDavid banner is a rapper known for his hit single 'like a pimp' and for his activism in social and political issues.
![AJ Michalka]()
AJ MichalkaAj michalka is a musician known for her work as one half of the musical duo aly & aj.
![Jennifer Esposito]()
Jennifer EspositoJennifer esposito is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as crash and summer of sam.
April 11, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years and 9 days old,
or 624 months and 9 days old,
or 2714 weeks and 4 days old,
or 19002 days old,
if you were born on April 11, 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 April 11, 1972?
There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 11th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 11, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 11, 1972.
April 11, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 11, 1972:
- Quinche J. Félix
What famous deaths happened on April 11th?
Famous deaths on April 11th:
![Jonathan Winters]()
Jonathan WintersAmerican comedian and master of mimicry.
![Harry Secombe]()
Harry SecombeBritish entertainer, known as the "nicest man in british showbiz.
![Cathy O'Donnell]()
Cathy O'DonnellAmerican actress (born in 1923).
![Kent Taylor]()
Kent TaylorActor (boston blackie rough riders), died at 79.
- Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut was an American novelist, essayist, and playwright known for his satirical literary style and his anti-war views.
- Maurice Hilleman
Maurice Hilleman was an American microbiologist who developed over 40 vaccines, including those for measles, mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis...
- Kypton Vonnegut
Kypton Vonnegut was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, celebrated for his satirical and darkly humorous works.
- Llewelyn Llywelyn
Medieval Welsh prince who was the last sovereign prince of Wales before its conquest by Edward I of England.
- Hiliary Koprowski
Renowned virologist known for his work on developing the first successful live polio vaccine.
- Novi Levi
Novi Levi was an Italian essayist and Holocaust survivor whose writings examined the human experience and moral dilemmas.
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April 11, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 11, 1972:
- Juan Santamarfa Day, anniversary of his death in the Battle of Rivas (State holiday in Costa Rica).
- The Feast Day of Martyr Antipas in the Greek Orthodox Church.
Saints celebrated on April 11, 1972:
- Saint Stanislas
- Saint Godeberta
- Saint Gemma of Lucca
- Saint Danidl of Grimbergen
April 11, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 11, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 10th and April 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 11, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.
April 11, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 11, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- America - A Horse With No Name
- Joe Tex - I Gotcha
- Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
- Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
April 11, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.
April 11, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 11, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
- Nilsson - Without You
- Ringo Starr - Back Off Boogaloo
- The New Seekers - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
- The Chiffons - Sweet Talking Guy
April 11, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1972 was In The Rain by The Dramatics, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.
April 11, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 11, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Dramatics - In The Rain
- Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
- The Stylistics - Betcha By Golly, Wow
- Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming
- The Soul Children - Hearsay
April 11, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 11, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Culpepper Cattle Co.
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dick Richards
Starring: Gary Grimes, Billy Green Bush, Luke Askew, Bo Hopkins
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
The Hoax
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Robert Anderson
Starring: Bill Ewing, Frank Bonner, Jacques Aubuchon, Sharon DeBord
Tomorrow
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Joseph Anthony
Starring: Robert Duvall, Olga Bellin, Sudie Bond, Richard McConnell
The Chinese Connection
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Wei Lo
Starring: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, James Tien, Maria Yi
Country: United States of America
April 11, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 11, 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
Tightrope
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Richard Tuggle
April 11, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 11, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
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.
Monday The Rabbi Took Off
By: Harry Kemelman
Rabbi Small is drawn into international intrigue by a bomb plot while on vacation in Holy Land. This New York Times bestseller David Small spent six years as the rabbi in charge of the Holy Land.
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.
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.
April 11, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 11, 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 April 11, 1972?
On April 11, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 11, 1972?
On April 11, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 11, 1972?
On April 11, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 11th?
April 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of April. 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 April 11th, such as:
- 2019 - The sudanese army surrounds the capital khartoum's presidential palace and takes control of state media buildings. this is amid protests against president omar al-bashir. a number of senior ministers, including abdel rahim mohammed hussein, were reportedly detained.
- 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: royal saudi air defense intercepts an ballistic missile from yemen that was fired over riyadh, saudi arabia. this caused panic among residents. houthis claim they launched several burkan-2 missiles against targets in saudi arabia including oil facilities owned by saudi aramco. two qasef-1 drones operated by houthis were also shot down by saudi air defenses close to the border.
- 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria, syrian civil war: according to russia's defence ministry, two soldiers were killed in a mortar attack in syria. another soldier was injured. the ministry didn't specify the date or location of the attack. (radio free europe/radio liberty). 18 members of syria's democratic forces were mistakenly killed by an airstrike led by the us in an attempt to kill isis soldiers.
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 April 1972?
April 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
