Saturday June 17, 1972: on this day

June 17, 1972 was the 169th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is June 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 June 17, 1972, who was born and died on June 17, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 17, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr.), movies (e.g. Ben, directed by Phil Karlson), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 17, 1972?


June 17, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 169th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1972 can also be written as 6/17/1972 in the US and as 17/6/1972 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1972 in June 1972 calendar

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June 17, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1972:

  • Long haired lover from liverpool by little jimmy osmond peaks at #38
  • Browse newspapers headlines from June 17, 1972
  • Looking glass releases brandy
  • Five arrested for burglarizing us democratic party headquarters at watergate.
  • The main street electrical parade premieres at disneyland. the vehicles feature 500,000 sparkling lights, and 500 miles of wiring.
  • Watergate scandal: five white house operatives are arrested for burglarizing the offices of the democratic national committee, in an attempt by some members of the republican party to illegally wiretap the opposition.
  • Watergate scandal: five white house operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the democratic national committee during an attempt by members of the administration of president richard m. nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process.

June 17, 1972: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 12:04 pm and setting at 12:30 am.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jun 26, 1972.

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Who was born on June 17, 1972?


Famous people born on June 17, 1972:

  • Racer Max

    Bestselling author known for his thrilling mystery novels.

  • Kristine Thompson

    Physicist known for her contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Cherie Stihler

    Cherie Stihler is a Scottish politician and former Member of the European Parliament.

  • James McKnight

    Nfl wide receiver (seattle seahawks).

  • Sebastian White

    English drummer (oasis).

  • Dirk-Jan Derksen

    Dutch soccer player (roda jc).

  • Michal Zebrowski
  • Julie Smith
  • Dževad Turković
  • Iztok Čop
  • Cristina Plevani
  • Dan Burincă
  • Zafar Guliev
  • Bjørn Tore Kvarme
  • Markus López
  • Umberto Pirrone
  • Rikrok

Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:

  • Newt Gingrich
    Newt Gingrich

    American politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick Lamar

    Kendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.

  • Bresha Webb
    Bresha Webb

    Bresha Webb is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'Marlon' and 'Run the World'.

  • Beth Moore
    Beth Moore

    Beth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.

  • Barry Manilow
    Barry Manilow

    American singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.

  • Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear

    American actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.

  • Joe Piscopo
    Joe Piscopo

    American actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...

  • Peter Lupus
    Peter Lupus

    American actor and bodybuilder.

  • Ken Loach
    Ken Loach

    English screenwriter and producer of director producers.

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


You are 51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months and 2 days old,

or 2700 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18903 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 17, 1972?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 17, 1972:

  • Jean Brochard
  • Johánnes Gunnarsson
  • Gale Henry
  • Ellen Schwanneke
  • Elsie Maud Wakefield

What famous deaths happened on June 17th?

Famous deaths on June 17th:

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Kate Smith
    Kate Smith

    American singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).

  • Pamela Britton
    Pamela Britton

    Actress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.

  • John Murray
    John Murray

    Canadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).

  • Jaquese Williams

    Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.

  • Aulden Smith

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.

  • Cevyn Thomas

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • Elysian Stone

    Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.

  • Lamarco Smith

    Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.

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


Holidays on June 17, 1972:

  • St. Albert Chmielowski.
  • National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
  • Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.

Observances on June 17, 1972:

  • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
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June 17, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 17, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 12th and June 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1972 was The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr., according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Candy Man
  2. - I'll Take You There
  3. - Song Sung Blue
  4. - Oh Girl
  5. - Nice To Be With You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Vincent
  2. - Metal Guru
  3. - Take Me Bak 'Ome
  4. - At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies
  5. - Rockin' Robin

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1972 was Woman's Gotta Have It by (The Preacher) Bobby Womack, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Woman's Gotta Have It
  2. - Oh Girl
  3. - I'll Take You There
  4. - Lean On Me
  5. - Outa-Space

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

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

Ben

Ben

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Lee Montgomery, Joseph Campanella, Arthur O'Connell, Rosemary Murphy

Country: United States of America

The Groundstar Conspiracy

The Groundstar Conspiracy

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Lamont Johnson

Starring: George Peppard, Michael Sarrazin, Christine Belford, Cliff Potts

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

Boxcar Bertha

Boxcar Bertha

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus, Bernie Casey

Country: United States of America

Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things

Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bob Clark

Starring: Alan Ormsby, Valerie Mamches, Jeff Gillen, Anya Ormsby

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Smith

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

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

Bring Me A Unicorn by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Bring Me A Unicorn

By:

The first volume of Lindbergh’s letters and diaries, in which Lindbergh meets her future husband. Introduction by the Author; Index. Photographs.

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.

Open Marriage by Nena and George O'Neill

Open Marriage

By:

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Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash

Eleanor And Franklin

By:

#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.

Report From Engine Co. 82 by Dennis Smith

Report From Engine Co. 82

By:

Dennis Smith tells the tale of Dennis Smith's brutal yet inspiring journey, from his brave firefighters to the hopeless, beautiful, and beleaguered residents in the poverty-stricken area where he works.

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

The most popular videogames on June 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

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Who was the US President on June 17, 1972?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 17, 1972?

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

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What is special about June 17th?

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

  • 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.

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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 June 1972?

June 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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Saturday June 17, 1972