Friday June 16, 1972: on this day

June 16, 1972 was the 168th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 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 June 16, 1972, who was born and died on June 16, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 16, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr.), movies (e.g. Ben, directed by Phil Karlson), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 16th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 16, 1972?


June 16, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 168th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1972 can also be written as 6/16/1972 in the US and as 16/6/1972 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1972 in June 1972 calendar

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June 16, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 16, 1972:

  • Red army faction member ulrike meinhof is captured by police in langenhagen.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from June 16, 1972
  • 108 die as two passenger trains hit the debris of a collapsed railway tunnel near soissons, france.
  • Watergate scandal: five white house operatives are arrested for burglarizing the offices of the democratic national committee.
  • The united states returns okinawa, occupied and governed since the world war ii battle of okinawa, to japan.
  • Chilean president salvador allende forms a new government.
  • Staines air disaster: 118 die when a trident 1 jet airliner crashes 2 minutes after take off from london heathrow airport.
  • West germany beats the soviet union 3–0 to win euro 72.

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

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June 16, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 16, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on June 16, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:00 am and setting at 12:07 am.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jun 26, 1972.

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Who was born on June 16, 1972?


Famous people born on June 16, 1972:

  • John Cho
    John Cho

    Korean-american actor.

  • Andyn Weir

    Bestselling author of 'The Martian' known for his science fiction works.

  • Shawnelle Scott

    American basketball player: cavaliers, center.

  • Laney Stewart

    Grammy-winning music producer who has worked with top artists in the music industry.

  • Simon Coveney

    Irish politician serving as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs.

  • Kiko Loureiro

    Brazilian guitarist.

  • Ronen Bergman

    Journalist.

  • Simon Khan

    English golfer.

  • Ann Shoket

    American magazine editor.

  • Barak Peleg
  • Olena Antonova
  • Andrzej Stefanek
  • Danilo Capuzi
  • Deborah Chow

Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:

  • Alexandre Astier
    Alexandre Astier

    French director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Joyce Carol Oates
    Joyce Carol Oates

    New york, united states -- novelist.

  • Laurie Metcalf
    Laurie Metcalf

    American stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...

  • Sibel Kekilli
    Sibel Kekilli

    Sibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.

  • Hilary Farr
    Hilary Farr

    Tv show host.

  • Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson

    American actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.

  • Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs

    Movie actor.

  • Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins

    Eileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.

  • Katharine Graham
    Katharine Graham

    American publisher (d. 2001).

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


You are 51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months and 3 days old,

or 2700 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18904 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 16, 1972?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 16, 1972:

  • Elio Ruffo

What famous deaths happened on June 16th?

Famous deaths on June 16th:

  • Wernher von Braun
    Wernher von Braun

    Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.

  • George Reeves
    George Reeves

    Actor in superman, gone with the wind.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Mikhail Kononov
    Mikhail Kononov

    Soviet actor (born 1940).

  • Brian Piccolo
    Brian Piccolo

    American football player (born 1943).

  • Chanceler Kohl

    Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.

  • Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud

    Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Minister of Interior.

  • Radhanath Ray

    Radhanath Ray was a prominent Oriya poet and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Oriya literature.

  • Babbette Kramer

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

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


Holidays on June 16, 1972:

  • South Africa - Youth Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
  • Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
  • 16 June Movement

Observances on June 16, 1972:

  • International Day of Family Remittances
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June 16, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 16, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 12th and June 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1972 was The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr., according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

June 16, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Candy Man
  2. - I'll Take You There
  3. - Song Sung Blue
  4. - Oh Girl
  5. - Nice To Be With You

June 16, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

June 16, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Vincent
  2. - Metal Guru
  3. - Take Me Bak 'Ome
  4. - At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies
  5. - Rockin' Robin

June 16, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1972 was Woman's Gotta Have It by (The Preacher) Bobby Womack, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

June 16, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Woman's Gotta Have It
  2. - Oh Girl
  3. - I'll Take You There
  4. - Lean On Me
  5. - Outa-Space

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June 16, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 16, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ben

Ben

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Lee Montgomery, Joseph Campanella, Arthur O'Connell, Rosemary Murphy

Country: United States of America

The Groundstar Conspiracy

The Groundstar Conspiracy

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Lamont Johnson

Starring: George Peppard, Michael Sarrazin, Christine Belford, Cliff Potts

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

Boxcar Bertha

Boxcar Bertha

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus, Bernie Casey

Country: United States of America

Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things

Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bob Clark

Starring: Alan Ormsby, Valerie Mamches, Jeff Gillen, Anya Ormsby

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Smith

June 16, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Captains And The Kings by Taylor Caldwell

Captains And The Kings

By:

Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.

Open Marriage by Nena and George O'Neill

Open Marriage

By:

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Bring Me A Unicorn by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Bring Me A Unicorn

By:

The first volume of Lindbergh’s letters and diaries, in which Lindbergh meets her future husband. Introduction by the Author; Index. Photographs.

The Defense Never Rests by F. Lee Bailey

The Defense Never Rests

By:

This controversial defense lawyer reviews his career. He focuses on the Boston Strangler, Sam Sheppard vindication and the Great Plymouth Mail Robbery.

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

By:

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 …

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

The most popular videogames on June 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 June 16, 1972?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 16, 1972?

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

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What is special about June 16th?

June 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of June. 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 June 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
  • 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.

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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 June 1972?

June 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

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