Thursday October 19, 1972: on this day

October 19, 1972 was the 293rd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 19, 1972, who was born and died on October 19, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 19, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. M*A*S*H) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 19th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 19, 1972?


October 19, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 1972 can also be written as 10/19/1972 in the US and as 19/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 1972 in October 1972 calendar

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October 19, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 19, 1972:

  • Mother earth opens at belasco theater nyc for 12 performances

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October 19, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 19, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 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 October 19th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 19, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 19, 1972 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 19, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 04:17 pm and setting at 04:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1972.

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Who was born on October 19, 1972?


Famous people born on October 19, 1972:

  • Keith Foulke

    American baseball pitcher.

  • Pras

    American rapper-songwriter, record producer, and actor.

  • Karl Iagnemma

    Writer.

  • Pras Michel

    Musician.

  • Glen Anthony Mitchell

    Hamilton, new zealand -- road-race cyclist (1996 olympics).

  • Megan Still

    Australian rower (1996) olympics.

  • Otto Steffers

    Louisville, kentucky -- field hockey defender (1996 olympics).

  • Marc Newfield

    Sacramento, california -- outfielder (san diego padres).

  • Reggie Rusk

    Cornerback (tampa bay buccaneers).

  • Pras (musician)
  • Dave Meyers
  • Megan Marcks
  • John Stack
  • Styliani Tsikouna
  • Donald Miranda
  • Noritada Saneyoshi

Whose famous birthday is on October 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 19th:

  • John Le Carre
    John Le Carre

    John le carre was a british author known for his espionage novels, including 'the spy who came in from the cold' and 'tinker, tailor,...

  • Trey Parker
    Trey Parker

    Trey parker is a director best known for co-creating the animated television series south park.

  • Sunny Deol
    Sunny Deol

    Sunny deol is an indian actor known for his action-packed roles in bollywood films.

  • George C. Scott
    George C. Scott

    George c. scott was an american actor known for his powerful performances in films such as patton and dr.

  • Sylvia Browne
    Sylvia Browne

    American psychic and gifted woman who founded nirvana foundation for psychic research, in 1974.

  • John Lithgow
    John Lithgow

    American actor who can do comedy and drama.

  • Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau

    American actor, writer, and director.

  • Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon

    English actor (singing detective paris at night).

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • George Nader
    George Nader

    American actor.

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October 19, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 10 days old,

or 2684 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18789 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 19, 1972?

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 19, 1972.

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October 19, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 19, 1972:

  • Sa'id bin Taymur dell'Oman
  • Ermes Midena

What famous deaths happened on October 19th?

Famous deaths on October 19th:

  • George Wallace
    George Wallace

    American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.

  • Lynda Bellingham
    Lynda Bellingham

    Canadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series.

  • Phyllis Kirk
    Phyllis Kirk

    American actress (d. 2006).

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

  • Gig Young
    Gig Young

    American actor.

  • John Hodiak
    John Hodiak

    American actor who started his career in radio and film.

  • Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2009.

  • Rudy Ray Moore
    Rudy Ray Moore

    American comedian and actor (dolemite), (born 1937).

  • Edwyna Wynn

    Known for her comedic roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Johanthan Swift

    Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer best known for Gulliver's Travels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 19th

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October 19, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 19, 1972:

  • Niue - Constitution Day in honour of the country's independence (self-governing in free association with New Zealand) in 1974.
  • Brazil - Independence Day of State of Piauf
  • Albania - Mother Teresa Day.
  • Also see October 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Saints - Saints Jean de BrTbeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Saint Frideswide
  • Roman festivals - Armilustrium in honor of Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Tomate (Tomato) Day, twenty-eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 19, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 19, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 16th and October 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 19, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 19, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 19, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Ding-A-Ling
  2. - Use Me
  3. - Burning Love
  4. - Everybody Plays The Fool
  5. - Nights In White Satin

October 19, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 19, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 19, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mouldy Old Dough
  2. - How Can I Be Sure
  3. - Donna
  4. - You're A Lady
  5. - In A Broken Dream

October 19, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 19, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 19, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Be Around
  2. - Use Me
  3. - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
  4. - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
  5. - Ben

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October 19, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 19, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Marco Bellocchio

Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò, Jacques Herlin

Country: Italy

Wedding in White

Wedding in White

Release year: 1972

Directed by: William Fruet

Starring: Donald Pleasence, Carol Kane, Doris Petrie, Leo Phillips

Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti

Country: United States of America

Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan

October 19, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

Release year: 1972

Written by:

Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher

Country: United States of America

Anna and the King

Anna and the King

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Tennant

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Spierig

October 19, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 19, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Captains And The Kings by Taylor Caldwell

Captains And The Kings

By:

Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.

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.

Fire In The Lake by Frances Fitzgerald

Fire In The Lake

By:

Frances FitzGerald's research and travels led to this landmark book. It takes us into Vietnam, through the traditional, anti-Communist villages and corrupted cities.

Paris Was Yesterday by Janet Flanner

Paris Was Yesterday

By:

1925 Flanner started her New Yorker "Letter From Paris" in which the majority of the pieces in this collection were drawn.

To Serve Them All My Days by R.F. Delderfield

To Serve Them All My Days

By:

To Serve Them All my Days is the poignant story of David Powlett Jones, who returns from World War I wounded and shell-shocked. He is hired by Bamfylde School to teach history. There, he rejects the traditional curriculum and teaches …

October 19, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 19, 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 October 19, 1972?

On October 19, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 1972?

On October 19, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 19, 1972?

On October 19, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 19th?

October 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of October. 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 October 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - The sagrada familia, barcelona receives a building permit 136 years after it began construction.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a taliban attack on an army base in kandahar province has claimed the lives of at least 43 afghan soldiers. the attack also claimed the lives of around 10 taliban fighters.
  • 2016 - Eight people are injured in portland by a natural gas explosion.

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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 October 1972?

October 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1972 calendar looked like.

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