Sunday January 16, 1972: on this day

January 16, 1972 was the 16th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 16, 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 16, 1972, who was born and died on January 16, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 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 16th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1972?


January 16, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 16th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1972 can also be written as 1/16/1972 in the US and as 16/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

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January 16, 1972: What happened on that day?


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January 16, 1972: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 16, 1972: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Miami Dolphins - Dallas Cowboys : 3 - 24
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January 16, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 16, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:30 am and setting at 06:28 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 16, 1972?


Famous people born on January 16, 1972:

  • Dameon Clarke
    Dameon Clarke

    Canadian actor.

  • Richard Jones
    Richard Jones

    Producer and actor from japan-america.

  • Ronon Bergman

    Israeli investigative journalist and author specializing in intelligence and security affairs.

  • Joe Horn

    American football coach and player.

  • Ruben Bagger

    Danish footballer.

  • Ang Christou

    Australian rules footballer.

  • Yuri Alekseevich Drozdov

    Russian footballer and manager.

  • Ezra Hendrickson

    Vincentian manager and footballer.

  • Greg Page

    Actor and musician from australia.

  • Alen Peternac

    Croatian footballer.

  • Salah Hissou

    Moroccan long-distance runner.

  • Lee McIntyre in Peak Hill

    Australia; golfer (t3 new south wales trainee champ).

  • Yuri Drozdov

    Russian manager and footballer.

  • Desiree Leipham in Spokane

    Washington, usa; wpva volleyball player (nationals-17th-1995).

  • Andrea D'Angelo

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 3 days old,

or 2722 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19056 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 16, 1972?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 16, 1972.

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January 16, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1972:

  • Ross Bagdasarian

    Creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks, known for his music and voice work.

  • Teller Ammons

    American soldier and politician, 28th governor of colorado (b. 1895).

  • David Seville

    Singer (alvin & chipmunks), dies at 52.

  • Enrico Tamanini
  • Irène Tunc
  • Giuseppe Dardanelli
  • Lewis W. Physioc
  • Nicolas Rashevsky
  • Gregorio Modrego

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Andrew Wyeth

    American tempera and watercolor artist.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1972:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 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 16, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 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 16, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 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 16, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 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 16, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 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 16, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 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 16, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 16, 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 16, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 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

Duck, You Sucker

Duck, You Sucker

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Sergio Leone

Starring: Rod Steiger, James Coburn, Romolo Valli, Maria Monti

Country: United States of America

January 16, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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 16, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Beyond Freedom And Dignity by B. F. Skinner

Beyond Freedom And Dignity

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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.

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

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.

Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash

Eleanor And Franklin

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller--Winners of the Pulitzer Prize & National Book AwardIn Joseph P.'s extraordinary biography about the most important political couple of the 20th century, Joseph P.

Honor Thy Father by Gay Talese

Honor Thy Father

By:

The classic masterpiece is now updated

Wunnerful, Wunnerful! by Lawrence Welk with Bernice McGeehan

Wunnerful, Wunnerful!

By:

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January 16, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 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 16, 1972?

On January 16, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1972?

On January 16, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1972?

On January 16, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 16th

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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.

Sunday January 16, 1972