Thursday January 13, 1972: on this day

January 13, 1972 was the 13th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 13, 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 13, 1972, who was born and died on January 13, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 13, 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 13th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 13, 1972?


January 13, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 13th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 13, 1972 can also be written as 1/13/1972 in the US and as 13/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 13, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

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January 13, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 13, 1972:

  • Former umpire, now housewife bernice gera wins her suit against baseball, initiated on march 15, 1971 to be allowed to umpire.
  • Prime minister kofi abrefa busia and president edward akufo-addo of ghana are ousted in a bloodless military coup by colonel ignatius kutu acheampong.
  • Prime minister of ghana kofi abrefa busia is overthrown in a military coup.

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January 13, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 13th 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 13, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 13, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 13th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 13, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 13, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 13, 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 13, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:08 am and setting at 03:00 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 13, 1972?


Famous people born on January 13, 1972:

  • Nicole Eggert
    Nicole Eggert

    Nicole Eggert is an American actress and model, best known for her roles in the television series Charles in Charge and Baywatch.

  • Vitaly Scherbo

    Belarusian former artistic gymnast who won six gold medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

  • Christopher Boykin

    Reality star.

  • Mark Bosnich

    Australian sportscaster and footballer.

  • Bryon Morris

    Running back (baltimore ravens).

  • Nicole Eggert in Glendale

    California, usa; actress (charles in charge, chrissie, tj hooker summer - baywatch).

  • Atoosa Rubenstein

    American magazine editor, iranian-born.

  • James O'Brien

    British journalist and radio presenter.

  • Richard Woodley

    Nfl cornerback (detroit lions).

  • Park Jin-Young

    Korean singer.

  • Feo Aladag
  • Catalin Mitulescu
  • Julio Rey
  • Yukiko Iwai
  • Vital' Ščėrba
  • Jorge Soares da Silva

Whose famous birthday is on January 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 13th:

  • Orlando Bloom
    Orlando Bloom

    British actor who was first known for his role as legolas in the 2003, 2002, and 2003 trilogy of "lord of the rings.

  • Liam Hemsworth
    Liam Hemsworth

    Liam hemsworth is an australian actor known for his roles in the hunger games series and the last song.

  • Patrick Dempsey
    Patrick Dempsey

    He is an actor and driver of race cars in america.

  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus

    American comedianne, actress who was a star in the no.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Elsa Martinelli
    Elsa Martinelli

    Elsa martinelli was an italian actress known for her roles in films such as 'the indian fighter' and 'hatari!'.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • John McNaughton
    John McNaughton

    American film director.

  • Trace Adkins
    Trace Adkins

    American country music singer-songwriter.

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January 13, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 14 days old,

or 2728 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19098 days old,

if you were born on January 13, 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 13, 1972?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 13th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 13, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 13, 1972.

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January 13, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 13, 1972:

  • Friedrich Hüffmeier
  • Giulio Zanninovich

What famous deaths happened on January 13th?

Famous deaths on January 13th:

  • Patrick McGoohan
    Patrick McGoohan

    American-born british actor, best known for his roles in the tv series "the prisoner", 1961-1965.

  • Teddy Pendergrass
    Teddy Pendergrass

    American r&b singer (born 1950).

  • Margaret Leighton
    Margaret Leighton

    British actress, "much ado about nothing", dies at the age of 53.

  • Brian Bedford
    Brian Bedford

    England, united kingdom -- actor ("anthony coronet blue").

  • Ernie Kovacs
    Ernie Kovacs

    Comedy show host (show), is killed in a car accident in west los angeles, california at the age of 42.

  • Earl Cameron
    Earl Cameron

    Canadian broadcaster (born in 1915).

  • Max Harris
    Max Harris

    Born 1921, australian poet, columnist, and publisher.

  • Aloysuis Joyce

    Renowned Irish novelist and poet known for his work 'Ulysses'.

  • Hubert Humphrey

    American politician who was vice-president of america from 1965-1969 under president lyndon b. johnson.

  • James Joyce

    Irish novelist, writer and wordsmith.

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January 13, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 13, 1972:

  • In Sweden, Christmas ends on the 20th day, St. Knut's Day. Children celebrate a party throwing out the Christmas tree (julgransplundring).
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January 13, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 13, 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 13, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 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 13, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 13, 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:

  1. - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
  2. - Brand New Key
  3. - Let's Stay Together
  4. - Sunshine
  5. - Family Affair

January 13, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 13, 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 13, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 13, 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:

  1. - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
  2. - Mother Of Mine
  3. - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
  4. - Softly Whispering I Love You
  5. - Jeepster

January 13, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 13, 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 13, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 13, 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:

  1. - Let's Stay Together
  2. - Clean Up Woman
  3. - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
  4. - Sugar Daddy
  5. - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Part I

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January 13, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 13, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Revolver

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

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

Eagle in a Cage

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Fielder Cook

Starring: John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Billie Whitelaw, Kenneth Haigh

Black Killer

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

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 13, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 13, 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

Tightrope

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Richard Tuggle

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Release year: 1971

Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais

Country: Canada

January 13, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 13, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Day Of The Jackal by Frederick Forsyth

The Day Of The Jackal

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THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The

Honor Thy Father by Gay Talese

Honor Thy Father

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The classic masterpiece is now updated

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

By:

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

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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.

Tracy And Hepburn by Garson Kanin

Tracy And Hepburn

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The classic Hollywood memoir is back and this time with a new introduction by the author. Spence Tracy and Kate Hepburn were the celebrity couple that everyone knew, but few actually knew.

January 13, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 13, 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 January 13, 1972?

On January 13, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 13, 1972?

On January 13, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 13, 1972?

On January 13, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 13th?

January 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: pro-government militants and the syrian government fire artillery into villages within the idlib de-escalation zone, killing one civilian and injuring two others.
  • 2018 - After a boat that capsized off the indian coast, near dahanu in maharashtra, a search is on for missing children. two bodies were found.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons (opcw) has revealed that it suspects syrian president bashar al-assad and other top officials of the syrian government of using chemical weapons in the conflict.

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history

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.

Discover how January 1972 calendar looked like.

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