Monday July 17, 1972: on this day

July 17, 1972 was the 199th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.

Is July 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 July 17, 1972, who was born and died on July 17, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lean On Me by Bill Withers), movies (e.g. Raampur Ka Lakshman, directed by Manmohan Desai), 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 July 17th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 1972?


July 17, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 199th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1972 can also be written as 7/17/1972 in the US and as 17/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1972:

  • 1st 2 women begin training as fbi agents at quantico

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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

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


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:55 pm and setting at 11:41 pm.

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

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Who was born on July 17, 1972?


Famous people born on July 17, 1972:

  • Phat Kat

    Renowned rapper known for his unique style and lyrical prowess.

  • Kazumi Kanemaki

    Japanese sculptor recognized for intricate and emotive sculptures.

  • Jaap Stam

    Dutch manager and footballer.

  • Donny Marshall

    American basketball player and sportscaster.

  • Ariadne Shaffer

    Ariadne shaffer is a renowned comedian known for her witty and insightful stand-up performances.

  • Carissa Phelps

    Carissa Phelps is a mathematician recognized for her contributions to the field of mathematics.

  • Elizabeth Cook

    American guitarist and singer.

  • Eric Williams

    Nba forward (denver nuggets, boston celtics).

  • Jason Rullo

    American drummer (symphony x, redemption).

  • Melissa "Missy" Schwen

    Bloomington, indiana -- rower (1996 olympics - silver medalist).

  • Molly Parker

    Actress.

  • Michael Lampert

    Hockey defenseman (team austria 1998).

  • Bill Sage
    Bill Sage
  • Michelle Ingkavet
  • Ivan Bormolini
  • Jörn Renzenbrink
  • Tommaso Pellegrino

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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


You are 51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months and 7 days old,

or 2701 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18909 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 17, 1972?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 17, 1972:

  • Albino Donati
  • Eduard Macheiner
  • Oscar Engelstad

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

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

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


Holidays on July 17, 1972:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

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

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

  1. - Lean On Me
  2. - Too Late To Turn Back Now
  3. - Alone Again (Naturally)
  4. - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
  5. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

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

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

  1. - Puppy Love
  2. - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
  3. - Take Me Bak 'Ome
  4. - Sylvia's Mother
  5. - Little Willy

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1972 was (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

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

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

  1. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  2. - I Wanna Be Where You Are
  3. - Where Is The Love
  4. - Rip Off
  5. - Lean On Me

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

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

Raampur Ka Lakshman

Raampur Ka Lakshman

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Manmohan Desai

Starring: Randhir Kapoor, Rekha, Shatrughan Sinha, Padma Khanna

Ek Nazar

Ek Nazar

Release year: 1972

Directed by: B.R. Ishara

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri, Nadira, Tarun Bose

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

Joe Kidd

Joe Kidd

Release year: 1972

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall, John Saxon, Don Stroud

Country: United States of America

Joe Kidd

Joe Kidd

Release year: 1972

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall, John Saxon, Don Stroud

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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|

Them

Them

Release year: 1972

Country: United States of America

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

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

The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton

The Terminal Man

By:

The bestselling author of Jurassic Park and Timeline is back with a thriller about neurological experimentation. Harry Benson suffers from violent seizures.

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.

Open Marriage by Nena and George O'Neill

Open Marriage

By:

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A Portion For Foxes by Jane McIlvaine McClary

A Portion For Foxes

By:

Romance. Classical

My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok

My Name Is Asher Lev

By:

Asher Lev, a Ladover Hashid, is kosher and prays three times daily. He also believes in the Ribbono Shel Olom (Master of the Universe).

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

The most popular videogames on July 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 July 17, 1972?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1972?

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

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What is special about July 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 July 1972?

July 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1972 calendar looked like.

Monday July 17, 1972