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January 12, 1972 was the 12th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is January 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 January 12, 1972, who was born and died on January 12, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. Tightrope) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 12th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 12, 1972?
- January 12, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 12, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 12, 1972?
- January 12, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 12, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- January 12, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 12, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- January 12, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 12, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 12, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 12, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 12, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on January 12, 1972?
What day of the week was January 12, 1972?
January 12, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 12th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 12, 1972 can also be written as 1/12/1972 in the US and as 12/1/1972 in UK and Europe.
January 12, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th 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 12, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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January 12, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 12, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:09 am and setting at 02:01 pm.
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 12, 1972?
Famous people born on January 12, 1972:
![Jason Sklar]()
Jason SklarAmerican comedian.
- Statia Devers
Statia Devers is an American former track and field sprinter who specialized in the 100 and 110 meter hurdles.
- Toto Wolff
Austrian investor.
- Espen Knutsen
Norwegian ice hockey coach and player.
- Priyanka Gandhi
Indian politician, daughter to rajiv gandhi and sonia gandhi, who is also the president of congress.
- Zabryna Guevara
American actress.
- Paul Wilson
Australian umpire and cricketer.
- Dominique Ross
Nfl running back (dallas cowboys).
- Randy Sklar
American comedian.
- Carlo Taldo
- Emanuela Viola
- Zachary Ansley
- Hans Peter Anvin
- Thedy Brändli
- Aigars Cipruss
- Sami Mahlio
- Barbara Merlin
Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:
![Taraneh Alidoosti]()
Taraneh AlidoostiRenowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.
![John Lasseter]()
John LasseterJohn lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...
![Howard Stern]()
Howard SternAmerican talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.
![Olivier Martinez]()
Olivier MartinezHe was a french film actor.
![Haruki Murakami]()
Haruki MurakamiJapanese writer.
![Rob Zombie]()
Rob ZombieAmerican film director, screenwriter, and producer.
![Sakshi Tanwar]()
Sakshi TanwarSakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.
![Kirstie Alley]()
Kirstie AlleyKirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.
![John Francis]()
John FrancisJohn francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.
![Naya Rivera]()
Naya RiveraAmerican actress, model and singer (b. 1987).
January 12, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 3 months old,
or 627 months and 7 days old,
or 2727 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19091 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 12, 1972?
There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 12, 1972.
January 12, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 12, 1972:
- Padraic Colum
Irish poet / writer/founder (irish review) dies at the age of 90.
- František Čáp
- Edmund Bieri
- Amaury Germán Aristy
What famous deaths happened on January 12th?
Famous deaths on January 12th:
![Maurice Gibb]()
Maurice GibbBritish-american musician.
![Amrish Puri]()
Amrish PuriIndian singer and actor (d. 2005).
![Alexandra Bastedo]()
Alexandra BastedoEnglish actress (d. 2014.
![Norman Kerry]()
Norman KerryActor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.
![Betty Lou Gerson]()
Betty Lou GersonAmerican voice actress (born 1914).
- Alegend Christie
Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.
- Aadin Christie
Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.
- Lorrane Hansberry
Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.
- Agatha Tennis
Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
- Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...
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January 12, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 12, 1972:
- In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
- In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
- In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
- Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
January 12, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 12, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 10th and January 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 12, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1972 was American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.
January 12, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 12, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
- Melanie - Brand New Key
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Jonathan Edwards - Sunshine
- Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
January 12, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 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 10th and January 16th.
January 12, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 12, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 10th and January 16th. 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 12, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.
January 12, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 12, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 10th and January 16th. 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
- Jackson 5 - Sugar Daddy
- The Honey Cone - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Part I
January 12, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 12, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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 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
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
Fiddler on the Roof
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon
Country: United States of America
January 12, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
Tightrope
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Richard Tuggle
The Hilarious House of Frightenstein
Release year: 1971
Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais
Country: Canada
January 12, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 12, 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.
Beyond Freedom And Dignity
By: B. F. Skinner
This profound and controversial book, a landmark in 20th-century thought, was originally published in 1971 by B. F. Skinner. It is a definitive statement on humankind and society.
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
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 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.
January 12, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 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 January 12, 1972?
On January 12, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1972?
On January 12, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 12, 1972?
On January 12, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 12th?
January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
- 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
- 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.
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.
