Monday October 16, 1972: on this day

October 16, 1972 was the 290th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 16, 1972, who was born and died on October 16, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. M*A*S*H) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 16, 1972?


October 16, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 290th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1972 can also be written as 10/16/1972 in the US and as 16/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1972 in October 1972 calendar

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October 16, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1972:

  • Pacific paradise opens at palace theater nyc for 5 performances
  • Creedence clearwater revival breaks up

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

NFL - American Football

  • Green Bay Packers - Detroit Lions : 24 - 23
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October 16, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 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 October 16th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 02:55 pm and setting at 01:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1972.

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Who was born on October 16, 1972?


Famous people born on October 16, 1972:

  • Kordell Stewart

    Former NFL quarterback known for his versatility and athleticism.

  • Dinesh Mongia

    Former Indian cricketer who played as an all-rounder for the Indian national cricket team.

  • Darius Kasparaitis

    A Lithuanian-born Russian professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the NHL.

  • Adrianne Frost

    American comedian, actress, and author.

  • Tomas Lindberg

    Swedish singer-songwriter (at the gates lock up fear the great deceiver grotesque and liers in wait).

  • Darren Balmforth

    Australian rower (1996) olympics.

  • Mary Powell

    Powell, an american victim of homicide, was last seen alive in her apartment in clifton park in new york on october 1, 1994, at around 11:30...

  • Andrés Martínez
  • Souleymane Oulare
  • Arzu Özyiğit
  • Ives Serneels
  • Manuel Jorge da Silva Cruz
  • Tomasz Hajto
  • Michele De Lucia
  • Tommy Bergersen

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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


You are 51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 12 days old,

or 2684 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18791 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 16, 1972?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 16, 1972:

  • Rudyard Boys

    Rudyard Boys was a British physicist known for his work in nuclear physics.

  • Hale Boggs

    Hale Boggs was a prominent American businessman and politician.

  • Leo G. Carroll

    English-american actor (b. 1886).

  • Nick Begich

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1932).

  • Wael Zuaiter
  • Dino Philipson
  • Leo Grattan Carroll

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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


Observances on October 16, 1972:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 16th and October 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Ding-A-Ling
  2. - Use Me
  3. - Burning Love
  4. - Everybody Plays The Fool
  5. - Nights In White Satin

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mouldy Old Dough
  2. - How Can I Be Sure
  3. - Donna
  4. - You're A Lady
  5. - In A Broken Dream

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on October 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Be Around
  2. - Use Me
  3. - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
  4. - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
  5. - Ben

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

The most popular movies on October 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

Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Marco Bellocchio

Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò, Jacques Herlin

Country: Italy

Wedding in White

Wedding in White

Release year: 1972

Directed by: William Fruet

Starring: Donald Pleasence, Carol Kane, Doris Petrie, Leo Phillips

Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti

Country: United States of America

Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

Release year: 1972

Written by:

Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher

Country: United States of America

Anna and the King

Anna and the King

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Tennant

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Spierig

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

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

Luce And His Empire by W. A. Swanberg

Luce And His Empire

By:

Scribner's, 1972, Very good., Clean, tight, in edgeworn dust jacket. Book Club edition. Photo illustrations. [Biography by Henry R.Luce and Time Inc. Publishing, Politics] Out of print and antiquarian booksellers from 1933.

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.

Fire In The Lake by Frances Fitzgerald

Fire In The Lake

By:

Frances FitzGerald's research and travels led to this landmark book. It takes us into Vietnam, through the traditional, anti-Communist villages and corrupted cities.

The Peter Prescription by Laurence J. Peter

The Peter Prescription

By:

Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.

O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

O Jerusalem!

By:

This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 16, 1972?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1972?

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

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What is special about October 16th?

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

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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 October 1972?

October 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1972 calendar looked like.

Monday October 16, 1972