Thursday August 17, 1972: on this day

August 17, 1972 was the 230th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 17, 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 August 17, 1972, who was born and died on August 17, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan), movies (e.g. Blacula, directed by William Crain), TV series (e.g. The David Steinberg Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1972?


August 17, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 230th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1972 can also be written as 8/17/1972 in the US and as 17/8/1972 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1972 in August 1972 calendar

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August 17, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 17, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 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 August 17th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 02:44 pm and setting at 11:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1972.

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Who was born on August 17, 1972?


Famous people born on August 17, 1972:

  • Donney Mayes

    Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches.

  • Rhondalyn Jones

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.

  • Marcele Wallace

    Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches and defensive skills.

  • Antwion Smith

    Former NFL running back known for his speed and agility on the field.

  • Culver Peters

    Noted for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Ken Ryker

    Ken ryker is an american pornographic actor known for his work in the adult film industry.

  • Hayse Cooper

    Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches.

  • Habibul Bashar

    Bangladeshi cricketer.

  • Ernie Conwell

    End tight (st.

  • Chiquinquira Delgado

    Tv show host.

  • Andreas Schlütter
  • Federico Colonna
  • Carlos Contreras
  • Ty
  • Jack Pyc

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 7 months old,

or 619 months and 2 days old,

or 2691 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18842 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 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 August 17, 1972?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1972.

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August 17, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1972:

  • Raymond Brulez

    Flemish author (schoone slaapster), is killed at 76.

  • Wampilow

    Writer.

  • Aleksandr Valentinovič Vampilov
  • Carol Ruth Karp

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

  • Ardenia Hall

    Known for her work in the civil rights movement.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

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August 17, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1972:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 14th and August 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 17, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 17, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Alone Again (Naturally)
  2. - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
  3. - Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)
  4. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  5. - I'm Still In Love With You

August 17, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 17, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - School's Out
  2. - Seaside Shuffle
  3. - Puppy Love
  4. - Silver Machine
  5. - You Wear It Well

August 17, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1972 was I'm Still In Love With You by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 17, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm Still In Love With You
  2. - Power Of Love
  3. - Pop That Thang
  4. - Back Stabbers
  5. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right

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August 17, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blacula

Blacula

Release year: 1972

Directed by: William Crain

Starring: William Marshall, Vonetta McGee, Denise Nicholas, Thalmus Rasulala

Country: United States of America

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

Rivals

Rivals

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Krishna Shah

Starring: Joan Hackett, Robert Klein, Scott Jacoby, Jeanne Tanzy Williams

Grave of the Vampire

Grave of the Vampire

Release year: 1972

Directed by: John Hayes

Starring: William Smith, Michael Pataki, Lyn Peters, Diane Holden

Pulp

Pulp

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Mike Hodges

Starring: Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney, Lionel Stander, Lizabeth Scott

August 17, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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:

The David Steinberg Show

The David Steinberg Show

Release year: 1972

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Laura Archibald|

August 17, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Open Marriage by Nena and George O'Neill

Open Marriage

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The Summer Game by Roger Angell

The Summer Game

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Roger Angell's classic collection of early sportswriting is an outstanding collection

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

Report To The Commissioner by James Mills

Report To The Commissioner

By:

James Mills - Book

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.

August 17, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 17, 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 August 17, 1972?

On August 17, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1972?

On August 17, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1972?

On August 17, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. 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 August 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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 August 1972?

August 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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