Friday January 14, 1972: on this day

January 14, 1972 was the 14th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 14, 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 14, 1972, who was born and died on January 14, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 14, 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 14th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 14, 1972?


January 14, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 14th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 14, 1972 can also be written as 1/14/1972 in the US and as 14/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 14, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

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January 14, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 14, 1972:

  • Sanford & son starring redd foxx premieres on nbc tv
  • Browse newspapers headlines from January 14, 1972
  • Queen margrethe ii of denmark ascends the throne, the first queen of denmark since 1412 and the first danish monarch not named frederick or christian since 1513.

January 14, 1972: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 14, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 14th 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 14, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 14, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 14th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 14, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 14, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 14, 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 14, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:02 am and setting at 04:06 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 14, 1972?


Famous people born on January 14, 1972:

  • Kyle Brady

    American football player and sportscaster.

  • James Key

    English engineer.

  • Michael Davis

    American singer-songwriter and bass player (b. 1943).

  • Dion Forster

    South african minister, theologian, and author.

  • Raimondas Rumsas

    Lithuanian cyclist.

  • Silvia Collatina
  • Sjarhej Jaskovič
  • Hakan Kutlu
  • Tucker Martine
  • Marco Scarpa
  • Ratko Štritof
  • Paolo Piubelli
  • José Luis Reyna
  • Luca Altomare
  • C-Bo
  • Valeria Archimó

Whose famous birthday is on January 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 14th:

  • Slick Rick
    Slick Rick

    Slick rick, born on january 14, 1965, is a british-american rapper known for his storytelling abilities and influential contributions to...

  • LL Cool J
    LL Cool J

    Ll cool j is an american rapper and actor known for pioneering hip-hop music and starring in tv shows like ncis: los angeles.

  • Grant Gustin
    Grant Gustin

    Grant gustin is a tv actor best known for his role as barry allen/the flash in the tv series the flash.

  • Dave Grohl
    Dave Grohl

    American drummer, who replaced chad channing as drummer for nirvana.

  • Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman

    American actor who appeared in four tv series including "silver spoons", 1984 and "it's your move", 1984.

  • Emily Watson
    Emily Watson

    Actress (breaking the waves boxer).

  • Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor

    Holland taylor is a renowned tv actress known for her roles in shows like two and a half men and the practice.

  • Angela Lindvall
    Angela Lindvall

    Angela lindvall is a well-known american model who has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines and walked the runway for top...

  • Guy Williams
    Guy Williams

    Actor zorro, lost in space, dies in argentina at the age of 65.

  • Steven Soderbergh
    Steven Soderbergh

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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January 14, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 5 days old,

or 2722 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19058 days old,

if you were born on January 14, 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 14, 1972?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 14th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 14, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 14, 1972.

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January 14, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 14, 1972:

  • Horst Assmy

    German footballer (b. 1933).

  • King Frederick

    Ix of denmark (born 1899).

  • Frederik IX [Christiaan FFMKW]

    King of denmark (1947-72), is killed at the age of 72.

  • Frederick IX of Denmark (b. 1899)
  • Federico IX
  • Federico IX di Danimarca
  • Frédéric IX

What famous deaths happened on January 14th?

Famous deaths on January 14th:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters

    American actress who won oscars for "the diary of anne frank," 1959, and "a patch of blue," 65.

  • Jeanette MacDonald
    Jeanette MacDonald

    Renowned singer and actress in Hollywood musicals.

  • Donna Reed
    Donna Reed

    American actor, most well-known for her tv series, "the donna reed show," as well as several movies, including the christmas movie, "it's a...

  • Conrad Bain
    Conrad Bain

    Canadian-american actor, who was a soldier in the canadian army during ww ii.

  • Hari Rhodes
    Hari Rhodes

    American actor.

  • Esther Ralston
    Esther Ralston

    American actress of silent screen fame.

  • Jetta Goudal
    Jetta Goudal

    Jetta Goudal was a French-born American actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • Humphrey Bogart
    Humphrey Bogart

    American actor (b. 1899).

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January 14, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 14, 1972:

  • Day of St. Basil the Great in Eastern Orthodoxy, January 1 on the Julian Calendar.
  • Feast of Divina Pastora, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
  • Makar Sankranti in India. The event is marked by flying kites. Also Pongal in South India.
  • New Year's Day in Eastern Orthodoxy, see Julian Calendar.
  • Festum Asinorum, medieval burlesque festival celebrating the Flight into Egypt.
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January 14, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 14, 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 14, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 14, 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 14, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 14, 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 14, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 14, 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 14, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 14, 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 14, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 14, 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 14, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 14, 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 14, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 14, 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 14, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 14, 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 14, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 14, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

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The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …

Wunnerful, Wunnerful! by Lawrence Welk with Bernice McGeehan

Wunnerful, Wunnerful!

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The Day Of The Jackal by Frederick Forsyth

The Day Of The Jackal

By:

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

Tracy And Hepburn by Garson Kanin

Tracy And Hepburn

By:

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 14, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 14, 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 14, 1972?

On January 14, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 14, 1972?

On January 14, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 14, 1972?

On January 14, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 14th?

January 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: four suicide bombers kill and more than 100 are injured in a car bombing attack in kabul.
  • 2018 - Tunnel warfare by the palestinians in the gaza strip, blockade of the gaza strip. the israel defense forces reported that the tunnel was completely destroyed by hamas beneath the kerem shalom border. before its jets bombed gaza's tunnel opening, israel closed the crossing. the crossing is still closed. (ynetnews),
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul (2016-17). iraqi forces seize parts of mosul university, along with several areas along the tigris river, from islamic state militants. (al jazeera),

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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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