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Friday December 15, 1972: on this day
December 15, 1972 was the 350th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 15, 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 December 15, 1972, who was born and died on December 15, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 15, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul), movies (e.g. Avanti!, directed by Billy Wilder), TV series (e.g. Wild Country) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 15th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 15, 1972?
- December 15, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 15, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 15, 1972?
- December 15, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 15, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- December 15, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- December 15, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 15, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 15, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 15, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 15, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on December 15, 1972?
What day of the week was December 15, 1972?
December 15, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 350th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 15, 1972 can also be written as 12/15/1972 in the US and as 15/12/1972 in UK and Europe.
December 15, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 15, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 15th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 15, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 15, 1972 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 December 15, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 12:37 pm and setting at 02:43 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1972.
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Who was born on December 15, 1972?
Famous people born on December 15, 1972:
![Stuart Townsend]()
Stuart TownsendMovie actor.
- Gonzalo Frasca
Known for his work in serious games and game design theory.
- Rodney Harrison
Former NFL safety known for his hard-hitting style of play.
- Halima Ali
Halima Ali is an award-winning journalist known for her insightful political analysis.
- Lee Jung-jae
South korean actor.
- Alexandra Tydings
American actress, director, writer and producer.
- Fita Bayisa
Ethiopian runner.
- Sete Gibernau
Athlete.
- Andrea Di Stefano
- Marion Maruska
- Tony Särkkä
- Simon Farquhar
Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:
![Adam Brody]()
Adam BrodyAmerican actor.
![Charlie Cox]()
Charlie CoxMovie actor.
![Michelle Dockery]()
Michelle DockeryBritish actress.
![Michael Shanks]()
Michael ShanksCanadian actor, screenwriter and director.
![Jeff Chandler]()
Jeff ChandlerAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![Helen Slater]()
Helen SlaterTv actress.
![Geoff Stults]()
Geoff StultsAmerican producer and actor.
![Tim Conway]()
Tim ConwayAmerican comedian and actor.
![Julie Taymor]()
Julie TaymorAmerican filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.
![Molly Price]()
Molly PriceAmerican actress.
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December 15, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 4 months old,
or 616 months and 10 days old,
or 2679 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18759 days old,
if you were born on December 15, 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 December 15, 1972?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 15, 1972.
December 15, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 15, 1972:
- Crecencio García
Renowned Mexican muralist known for his vibrant and politically charged artworks.
- Edward Earle
Actor charlie chan-meeting at midnight, dies at 90.
- Herbert Eimert
German composer (glockenspiel) dies at the age of 75.
- François Bourbotte
- Donata Doni
- Luba Lisa
What famous deaths happened on December 15th?
Famous deaths on December 15th:
![Charles Laughton]()
Charles LaughtonCharles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...
![Joan Fontaine]()
Joan FontaineAmerican actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.
![Blake Edwards]()
Blake EdwardsAmerican screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).
![Glenn Miller]()
Glenn MillerAmerican trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Olga Zubarry]()
Olga ZubarryArgentinian actress (d. 2012).
![Chill Wills]()
Chill WillsSeagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).
![Jean Paige]()
Jean PaigeActress (captain blood and black beauty).
- Walt Disney
Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer who founded the Disney entertainment empire.
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December 15, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 15, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 15, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 15, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 15, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
- Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California
December 15, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 15, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 15, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
- Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
- Slade - GudBuy T'Jane
- Donny Osmond - Why
December 15, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 15, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 15, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- The Stylistics - I'm Stone In Love With You
- The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
December 15, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 15, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Avanti!
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill, Edward Andrews
Country: United States of America
Across 110th Street
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Barry Shear
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Yaphet Kotto, Anthony Franciosa, Frank Adu
Snowball Express
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Norman Tokar
Starring: Dean Jones, Nancy Olson, Harry Morgan, Keenan Wynn
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
Sleuth
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews
Country: United States of America
December 15, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 15, 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:
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Double Identity
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dennis Dimster
Die lieben Mitmenschen
Release year: 1972
Dead of Night
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau
Release year: 1972
December 15, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 15, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Persian Boy
By: Mary Renault
"It takes skill and skill to portray, as Miss Renault did, this half-man, part Courtesan who is so deeply enamoured with the warrior,"-The
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 …
Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution
By: Dr. Robert Atkins
America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off
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.
The Odessa File
By: Frederick Forsyth
A suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes in revelation after revelation. Of a Mafia-like organisation called Odessa...of a real-life fugitive known by the "Butcher of Riga"..of young German journalist, tumed obsessed assassin and.
December 15, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 15, 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 December 15, 1972?
On December 15, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1972?
On December 15, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 15, 1972?
On December 15, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 15th?
December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of December. 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 December 15th, such as:
- 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
- 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
- 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.
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 December 1972?
December 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
