Thursday February 17, 1972: on this day
February 17, 1972 was the 48th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 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 February 17, 1972, who was born and died on February 17, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Without You by Nilsson), movies (e.g. Piya Ka Ghar, directed by Basu Chatterjee), TV series (e.g. Tightrope) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 17th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 17, 1972?
- February 17, 1972: What happened on that day?
- February 17, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 17, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 17, 1972?
- February 17, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 17, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- February 17, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 17, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- February 17, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 17, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 17, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 17, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 17, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on February 17, 1972?
What day of the week was February 17, 1972?
February 17, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 48th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 17, 1972 can also be written as 2/17/1972 in the US and as 17/2/1972 in UK and Europe.
February 17, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 17, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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February 17, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 17, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 07:53 am and setting at 10:19 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Feb 29, 1972.
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Who was born on February 17, 1972?
Famous people born on February 17, 1972:
- Billie Joe Armstrong
Billie joe armstrong is a musician and the lead vocalist and guitarist of the punk rock band green day.
- Ralphie May
American stand-up comedian known for his comedy specials and appearances on TV shows.
- Philippe Candeloro
Philippe candeloro, a former french competitive figure skater.
- Taylor Hawkins
American singer-songwriter and drummer (d. 2022).
- Valeria Mazza
Argentinian model known for her work with Sports Illustrated.
- Brian Acton
Co-founder of WhatsApp.
- Cezary Kucharski
Polish footballer.
- Stephen Robinson in Arlington
Virginia, usa; rower.
- Yuki
Japanese singer-songwriter (mean machine judy and mary and nina).
- Lloy Ball
Ft wayne, indiana -- volleyball setter (1996 olympics).
- Denise Richards
Actress.
- Lloy Ball in Fort Wayne
Indiana, usa; volleyball setter.
- Vladimir Vujtek NHL forward (Team Czechoslovakia Olympics-gold-1998
Tampa bay lightning).
- Richard MacQuire in Melbourne
Victoria, australia; canoeist (olympics-1996).
- LG Petrov
Swedish singer (entombed).
- William Floyd
Full back (san francisco 49ers).
- David Rouzer
Politician.
Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:
- Vicente Fernández
Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
- Paris Hilton
American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.
- Michael Jordan
American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.
- Raffi Ahmad
Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.
- Michael Bay
Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt
American actor.
- Denise Richards
Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.
- Chord Overstreet
Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.
- Rene Russo
Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.
- Sasha Pieterse
South African-born American actress known for her role in the TV series Pretty Little Liars.
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February 17, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 1 month old,
or 625 months and 11 days old,
or 2719 weeks
or 19033 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 17, 1972?
There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 17, 1972.
February 17, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 17, 1972:
- Friday Hassler
Friday Hassler was a professional baseball player known for his pitching skills.
- Gavril Nikolayevich Popov
Composer dies at 67.
- Taiko Hirabayashi
- Ceccarius
- Edoardo Zavattari
- Jack Alderson
- François Devries
- Martin Schröttle
- Gavriil Popov
What famous deaths happened on February 17th?
Famous deaths on February 17th:
- Kathryn Grayson
American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.
- Donald Wolfit
British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.
- Richard Briers
British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.
- Dorothy Gibson
American singer and actress (d. 1946).
- Nita Naldi
Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.
- Paul Stewart
Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).
- Verree Teasdale
Actress (skyscraper souls).
- Erik Rhodes
American porn actor (d. 2012).
- Yaacov Agnon
Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.
- Giordan Bruno
Italian philosopher who proposed theories on cosmology and the nature of the universe.
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February 17, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 17, 1972:
- Random Acts of Kindness Day.
- Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
- Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.
Observances on February 17, 1972:
- Global Tourism Resilience Day
Saints celebrated on February 17, 1972:
- Saint Evermodus
- Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
- Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
- Saint Silvinus
February 17, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 17, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 14th and February 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 17, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.
February 17, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nilsson - Without You
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Carpenters - Hurting Each Other
- Climax - Precious And Few
- Three Dog Night - Never Been To Spain
February 17, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1972 was Son Of My Father by Chicory Tip, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.
February 17, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
- T Rex - Telegram Sam
- The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
- Don McLean - American Pie
- Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
February 17, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.
February 17, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Wilson Pickett - Fire And Water
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Make Me The Woman That You Go Home To
- Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee Eager - Ain't Understanding Mellow
- Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
February 17, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 17, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 17, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
February 17, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 17, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
February 17, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 17, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on February 17, 1972?
On February 17, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1972?
On February 17, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 17, 1972?
On February 17, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 17th?
February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of February. 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 February 17th, such as:
- 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
- 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)
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 February 1972?
February 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.