Tuesday December 19, 1972: on this day
December 19, 1972 was the 354th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 19, 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 December 19, 1972, who was born and died on December 19, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 19, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul), movies (e.g. Aguirre: The Wrath of God, directed by Werner Herzog), TV series (e.g. Nacht Der Prominenten) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 19th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 19, 1972?
- December 19, 1972: What happened on that day?
- December 19, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 19, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 19, 1972?
- December 19, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 19, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- December 19, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 19, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- December 19, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 19, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 19, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 19, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 19, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on December 19, 1972?
What day of the week was December 19, 1972?
December 19, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 354th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 19, 1972 can also be written as 12/19/1972 in the US and as 19/12/1972 in UK and Europe.
December 19, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 19, 1972:
- Apollo 17 (last of apollo moon landing series) returns to earth
- Apollo program: the last crewed lunar flight, apollo 17, carrying eugene cernan, ronald evans, and harrison schmitt, returns to earth.
- East germany and west germany recognize each other.
- Zanla troopers attack altera farm in north-east rhodesia.
- Two small earthquakes are felt at about 9:30 and 10:15 local time in managua, nicaragua.
- Australia establishes diplomatic relations with china and west germany.
- A peace delegation that includes singer-activist joan baez and human rights attorney telford taylor visit hanoi to deliver christmas mail to american prisoners of war (they will be caught in the christmas bombing of north vietnam).
- A 6.25 richter scale earthquake in nicaragua kills 5,000–12,000 people in the capital, managua president somoza is later accused of pocketing millions of dollars worth of foreign aid intended for relief.
- The pittsburgh steelers win their first ever post-season nfl game, defeating the oakland raiders 13–7, on a last second play that becomes known as the immaculate reception.
December 19, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 19, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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December 19, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 19, 1972 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 December 19, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:43 pm and setting at 07:34 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1972.
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Who was born on December 19, 1972?
Famous people born on December 19, 1972:
- Alyssa Milano
American actress.
- Rosa Blasi
American actress.
- Warren Sapp
American former college and professional football player, who played defensive tackle in the national football league (nfl), for thirteen...
- Waverly Jackson
Nfl defensive line (carolina panthers).
- Alyssa Jane Milano in Brooklyn
New york, usa.
- Hady Khashaba
- Michael Ludwig
- Kamila Vodičková
- Yang Gyeong-min
- Manuel Albino Morim Maçães
- Cristina Canziani
- Isabella Cecchi
- Ena Lucía Portela
Whose famous birthday is on December 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 19th:
- Jake Gyllenhaal
American actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an...
- Béatrice Dalle
French model and actress.
- Jennifer Beals
Movie actress.
- Tyson Beckford
Renowned American model and actor.
- Jean Genet
French novelist, playwright, and poet.
- Til Schweiger
German actor, director, and producer.
- Kristy Swanson
American actress.
- Robert Urich
American actor, on stage, film, and radio.
- Ronan Farrow
American human rights activist, journalist and lawyer.
- Marla Sokoloff
Marla Sokoloff is an actress recognized for her roles in 'The Practice' and 'Full House'.
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December 19, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 4 months old,
or 616 months and 1 day old,
or 2678 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18750 days old,
if you were born on December 19, 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 December 19, 1972?
There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 19, 1972.
December 19, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 19, 1972:
- Ahmet Emin Yalman
Turkish journalist, author, and academic (b. 1888).
- Italia Marchesini
- Jacques Deval
What famous deaths happened on December 19th?
Famous deaths on December 19th:
- Marcello Mastroianni
Italian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.
- Renata Tebaldi
Italian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.
- Hope Lange
American actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.
- Joe Cole
American rock music roadie (born 1961).
- Adalei Bronte
Adalei Bronte was a renowned English novelist, best known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Daxtin Bronte
Daxtin Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights', which explored themes of love, passion, and...
- Haeven Bronte
Haeven Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Adriella Brontë
Adriella Brontë was a British novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Harly Bronte
Harly Bronte was a renowned English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Alexea Brontë
Alexea Brontë was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
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December 19, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 19, 1972:
- 2003 - the events of the fictional docu-drama The Day Britain Stopped take place.
- Roman festivals - Opalia
- Also see December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
December 19, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 19, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 19, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 19, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 19, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
- Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California
December 19, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 19, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 19, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
- Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
- The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
- Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
December 19, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 19, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 19, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- Stevie Wonder - Superstition
December 19, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 19, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 19, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 19, 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:
December 19, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 19, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 19, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 19, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 19, 1972?
On December 19, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 1972?
On December 19, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 19, 1972?
On December 19, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 19th?
December 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of December. 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 December 19th, such as:
- 2018 - American intervention in syria, syrian civil war. the pentagon reported that it began withdrawing u.s. forces from syria. a spokesperson for the pentagon stated that the coalition had liberated isil-held territory, but that the campaign is still not over.
- 2017 - Houthis claim that they launched a volcano-h-2 missile at al-yamah palace, saudi capital. the missile was intercepted south-bound of riyadh, and did not cause any casualties, according to the saudis.
- 2016 - Andrei karlov assassinated: a gun attack on an ankara art gallery kills andrei karlov, the russian ambassador to turkey. russia labels the assassin, a 22-year-old police officer mevlut mert alintas (terrorist), mevlut cavusoglu, turkish foreign minister, travels to moscow for a trilateral meeting about syria. he stated that "the incident will have no impact on relations between turkey and russia."
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 December 1972?
December 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.