Tuesday January 18, 1972: on this day

January 18, 1972 was the 18th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 18, 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 18, 1972, who was born and died on January 18, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 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 18th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1972?


January 18, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 18th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1972 can also be written as 1/18/1972 in the US and as 18/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

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January 18, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1972:

  • Members of the mukti bahini lay down their arms to the government of the newly independent bangladesh, a month after winning the war against the occupying pakistan army.

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January 18, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th 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 18, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 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 18th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 18, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 18, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:33 am and setting at 08:53 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 18, 1972?


Famous people born on January 18, 1972:

  • Jason Gray
    Jason Gray

    Rock singer.

  • Vinod Kambli

    Former Indian cricketer known for his batting prowess.

  • Kjersti Plätzer

    Norwegian race walker.

  • Mike Lieberthal

    American baseball player.

  • Steven Conley

    Linebacker (pittsburgh steelers).

  • Mike Lieberthal in Glendale

    California, usa; catcher (philadelphia phillies).

  • Ryan Kuehl

    Defensive tackle (washington redskins).

  • Dwayne Carswell

    Nfl tight end (denver broncos-super bowl xxxii).

  • Sarah Varetto
  • Alisa Michajlovna Galljamova
  • Jaime Hernández
  • Sebastian Machowski
  • Mika Walldén
  • Fatma Ceren Necipoğlu
  • Bernhard Schümperli

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

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January 18, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 1 day old,

or 2726 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19085 days old,

if you were born on January 18, 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 18, 1972?

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 18, 1972.

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January 18, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1972:

  • Rudolf Wittelsbach

    Composer dies at 69.

  • Will Burtin
  • Nicola Chiaromonte
  • George Mitchell
  • Renato Vernizzi
  • Ghitta Carell
  • Vittorio Ghidetti

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1972:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 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 18, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 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 18, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 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 18, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 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 18, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 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 18, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 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 18, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 18, 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 18, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 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 18, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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 18, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Defense Never Rests by F. Lee Bailey

The Defense Never Rests

By:

This controversial defense lawyer reviews his career. He focuses on the Boston Strangler, Sam Sheppard vindication and the Great Plymouth Mail Robbery.

The Day Of The Jackal by Frederick Forsyth

The Day Of The Jackal

By:

THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

By:

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

Honor Thy Father by Gay Talese

Honor Thy Father

By:

The classic masterpiece is now updated

Wunnerful, Wunnerful! by Lawrence Welk with Bernice McGeehan

Wunnerful, Wunnerful!

By:

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January 18, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 18, 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 18, 1972?

On January 18, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1972?

On January 18, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1972?

On January 18, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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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 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.

Tuesday January 18, 1972