Monday January 17, 1972: on this day

January 17, 1972 was the 17th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 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 January 17, 1972, who was born and died on January 17, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean), movies (e.g. Amar Prem, directed by Shakti Samanta), TV series (e.g. Tightrope) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 17, 1972?


January 17, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1972 can also be written as 1/17/1972 in the US and as 17/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

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January 17, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1972:

  • Section of memphis, tennessee, highway 51 south renamed elvis presley boulevard.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 17, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 07:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 1972.

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Who was born on January 17, 1972?


Famous people born on January 17, 1972:

  • Benno Fürmann
    Benno Fürmann

    Benno fürmann is a german actor known for his roles in films such as north face and joyeux noël.

  • Vittoria Belvedere
    Vittoria Belvedere

    Italian actress, who has appeared in many films, but her main work is tv-based.

  • Matsuko Deluxe

    Japanese entrepreneur known for her successful ventures in the fashion industry.

  • Jermanie Jones

    Renowned R&B singer and songwriter.

  • Ken Hirai

    Japanese singer and songwriter.

  • Kathryn Knight

    British freelance journalist, who has worked for the times, the daily express and associated newspapers.

  • Rohn Meyer

    Canadian football league offensive linebacker (calgary stampeders).

  • Wendall Gaines

    Nfl tight end (arizona cardinals).

  • Aqualung (musician)
  • Nina Vorbrodt
  • Vygandas Laugalys
  • Aaron McIntosh
  • Kai Tracid
  • Rafał Trzaskowski
  • Melissa Bardin Galsky
  • Aqualung

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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


You are 52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 9 days old,

or 2727 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19093 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 17, 1972?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 17, 1972:

  • Betty Smith

    Betty Smith was an American author best known for her novel 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.

  • Rochelle Hudson
  • Emilia Gubitosi
  • Mario Baffico

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

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

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


Holidays on January 17, 1972:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 17th and January 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1972 was American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
  2. - Brand New Key
  3. - Let's Stay Together
  4. - Sunshine
  5. - Day After Day

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1972 was I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
  2. - Mother Of Mine
  3. - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
  4. - Softly Whispering I Love You
  5. - Jeepster

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on January 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Stay Together
  2. - Clean Up Woman
  3. - Sugar Daddy
  4. - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
  5. - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Part I

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

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

Amar Prem

Amar Prem

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Shakti Samanta

Starring: Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore, Sujit Kumar, Bindu

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

The Cowboys

The Cowboys

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Mark Rydell

Starring: John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst

Country: United States of America

Eagle in a Cage

Eagle in a Cage

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Fielder Cook

Starring: John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Billie Whitelaw, Kenneth Haigh

Black Killer

Black Killer

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Carlo Croccolo

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Malfatti, Antonio Cantafora, Dante Maggio, Enzo Pulcrano, Fred Robsham, Mary Mulligan

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Tightrope

Tightrope

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Richard Tuggle

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Release year: 1971

Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais

Country: Canada

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

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

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

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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.

Bear Island by Alistair MacLean

Bear Island

By:

The classic tale of adventure, death and mystery on an Arctic island by the famed master of suspense and action is now available in a reissue.

Beyond Freedom And Dignity by B. F. Skinner

Beyond Freedom And Dignity

By:

This profound and controversial book, a landmark in 20th-century thought, was originally published in 1971 by B. F. Skinner. It is a definitive statement on humankind and society.

Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash

Eleanor And Franklin

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#1 New York Times Bestseller--Winners of the Pulitzer Prize & National Book AwardIn Joseph P.'s extraordinary biography about the most important political couple of the 20th century, Joseph P.

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.

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

The most popular videogames on January 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 January 17, 1972?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1972?

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

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What is special about January 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 1972?

January 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1972 calendar looked like.

Monday January 17, 1972