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August 12, 1972 was the 225th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 12, 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 12, 1972, who was born and died on August 12, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 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 12th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1972?
- August 12, 1972: What happened on that day?
- August 12, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1972?
- August 12, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 12, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 12, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1972?
What day of the week was August 12, 1972?
August 12, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 225th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1972 can also be written as 8/12/1972 in the US and as 12/8/1972 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 12, 1972:
- Funny thing happened... closes at lunt-fontanne nyc after 156 performances
- Oh! calcutta! closes at belasco theater nyc after 1316 performances
- Last american combat ground troops leave vietnam.
- The last u.s. ground troops are withdrawn from vietnam.
August 12, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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August 12, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:39 am and setting at 09:43 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 12, 1972?
Famous people born on August 12, 1972:
- Datha Spencer
Legendary basketball player known for exceptional skills on the court.
- Ruthellen Nguyen
Ruthellen Nguyen is a prominent American chemist who has made significant advancements in the field of materials science.
- Phylisha Clark
Renowned biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.
- Lynnel Hamilton
Former professional basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.
- Cuthbert Otto
Renowned track and field athlete.
- Tibor Benedek
Hungarian water polo player who won three consecutive Olympic gold medals.
- Charmon Williams
Renowned basketball player known for exceptional skills on the court.
- Jerol Williams
Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional shooting skills.
- Francille Davis
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.
- Pallie Wright
Legendary basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.
- Reighan Campbell
Former heavyweight boxing champion with a powerful punch.
- Bronc Lauren
Canadian politician known for his advocacy for environmental issues.
- Takanohana
Japanese sumo wrestler, the younger of two brothers who both became champions.
- Ilsa Paulson
American gymnast known for her exceptional performances in the 1996 Olympics.
- Del Tha Funkee Homosapien
Del Tha Funkee Homosapien is a hip-hop artist and member of the group Hieroglyphics.
- Gyanendra Pandey
Indian cricketer.
- Demir Demirkan
Turkish producer and singer-songwriter.
- Mark Kinsella
Manager and footballer from ireland.
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
![Casey Affleck]()
Casey AffleckAmerican actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
![Cara Delevingne]()
Cara DelevingneCara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
![George Hamilton]()
George HamiltonAmerican actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
![Dominique Swain]()
Dominique SwainAmerican actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
![Luis Mariano]()
Luis MarianoHis family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
![John Cazale]()
John CazaleActor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Iza Calzado]()
Iza CalzadoFilipino tv actress.
![Leah Pipes]()
Leah PipesAmerican actress.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
August 12, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 8 months old,
or 620 months and 14 days old,
or 2697 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18885 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1972?
There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 12, 1972.
August 12, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
![Lauren Bacall]()
Lauren BacallAmerican actress and star for more than a century.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Merv Griffin]()
Merv GriffinAmerican entertainer and tv host.
![Loretta Young]()
Loretta YoungAmerican actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
![Peter Woodthorpe]()
Peter WoodthorpeBritish actor (born 1931).
![Una Stubbs]()
Una StubbsUna Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
![Arlene Martel]()
Arlene MartelArlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
![Stephen Lewis]()
Stephen LewisCanadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
![Dorothy Mackaill]()
Dorothy MackaillActress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 12th
August 12, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1972:
- International Youth Day
August 12, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 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 12, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 12, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 12, 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:
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
- Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
- Wayne Newton - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
- Roberta Flack - Where Is The Love
August 12, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 12, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 12, 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:
- Alice Cooper - School's Out
- Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs - Seaside Shuffle
- Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
- Hawkwind - Silver Machine
- Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
August 12, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 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 12, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 12, 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:
- Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
- Joe Simon - Power Of Love
- The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang
- Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now
August 12, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Pulp
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Mike Hodges
Starring: Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney, Lionel Stander, Lizabeth Scott
Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Gene Saks
Starring: Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman, Paula Prentiss, Renée Taylor
Bluebeard
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Starring: Richard Burton, Raquel Welch, Virna Lisi, Nathalie Delon
Pope Joan
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Michael Anderson
Starring: Liv Ullmann, Jeremy Kemp, Natasa Nicolescu, Sharon Winter
Stigma
Release year: 1972
Directed by: David E. Durston
Starring: Philip Michael Thomas, Harlan Cary Poe, Josie Johnson, Peter Clune
August 12, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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
Release year: 1972
Greenwich Village
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Laura Archibald|
The Midnight Special
Release year: 1972
Starring: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Tina Turner
Country: United States of America
August 12, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 12, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Game Of The Foxes
By: Ladislas Farago
Ladislas Farago was a long-standing student of espionage, and an important figure in U.S. intelligence. Naval Intelligence during World War II tells the entire story of German espionage within the United States and Great Britain, before and after World War …
Captains And The Kings
By: Taylor Caldwell
Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.
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 …
August 12, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 12, 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 August 12, 1972?
On August 12, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1972?
On August 12, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1972?
On August 12, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
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.
