Sunday December 17, 1972: on this day

December 17, 1972 was the 352nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 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 December 17, 1972, who was born and died on December 17, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 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 17th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1972?


December 17, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1972 can also be written as 12/17/1972 in the US and as 17/12/1972 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1972 in December 1972 calendar

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December 17, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1972:

  • Wgvc (now wucx) tv channel 35 in grand rapids, mi (pbs) 1st broadcast
  • New line of control agreed to in kashmir between india and pakistan.

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December 17, 1972: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - Washington Redskins : 24 - 17
  • Chicago Bears - Oakland Raiders : 21 - 28
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Houston Oilers : 61 - 17
  • Cleveland Browns - New York Jets : 26 - 10
  • Detroit Lions - Los Angeles Rams : 34 - 17
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December 17, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 17, 1972 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 01:51 pm and setting at 05:17 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 17, 1972?


Famous people born on December 17, 1972:

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Don Davis
    Don Davis

    Linebacker (new orleans saints).

  • Lindsay Hill

    Noted geologist specializing in tectonic plate movements.

  • Iván Pedroso

    Cuban long jumper and coach.

  • Colin Charvis
  • Mohammad Reza Mahdavi
  • Juan Cuyami
  • Gavin O'Connor
  • Desmond Askew
  • David Belenguer
  • Daniele Caimmi
  • Sara Varone

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

  • Bernard Hill
    Bernard Hill

    English actor.

  • Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson

    Movie actor.

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


You are 51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 11 days old,

or 2675 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18729 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 17, 1972?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 17, 1972:

  • Erwin Dressel

    Composer dies at 63.

  • Friedrich Boßhammer
  • Giovanni Balilla Magistri
  • Alberto Spadolini
  • Doreen Warriner

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

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December 17, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 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:

  1. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  2. - I Am Woman
  3. - If You Don't Know Me By Now
  4. - You Ought To Be With Me
  5. - It Never Rains In Southern California

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 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:

  1. - My Ding-A-Ling
  2. - Crazy Horses
  3. - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
  4. - GudBuy T'Jane
  5. - Why

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 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 17, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 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:

  1. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  2. - You Ought To Be With Me
  3. - If You Don't Know Me By Now
  4. - I'm Stone In Love With You
  5. - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone

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

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

Avanti!

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

Across 110th Street

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Barry Shear

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Yaphet Kotto, Anthony Franciosa, Frank Adu

Snowball Express

Snowball Express

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Norman Tokar

Starring: Dean Jones, Nancy Olson, Harry Morgan, Keenan Wynn

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

Sleuth

Sleuth

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Double Identity

Double Identity

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dennis Dimster

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Release year: 1972

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Release year: 1972

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

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

The Best And The Brightest by David Halberstam

The Best And The Brightest

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"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."

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.

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

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 …

Green Darkness by Anya Seton

Green Darkness

By:

"Reincarnation is the theme of this book. It aims to show how cause and effect interact among specific souls over two periods of time.

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

The most popular videogames on December 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 December 17, 1972?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1972?

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

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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history

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.

Discover how December 1972 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 17, 1972