Tuesday June 20, 1972: on this day

June 20, 1972 was the 172nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is June 20, 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 20, 1972, who was born and died on June 20, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 20, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr.), movies (e.g. The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder), 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 20th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 20, 1972?


June 20, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1972 can also be written as 6/20/1972 in the US and as 20/6/1972 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 1972 in June 1972 calendar

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June 20, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 20, 1972:

  • Watergate scandal: an -minute gap appears in the tape recording of the conversations between u.s. president richard nixon and his advisers regarding the recent arrests of his operatives while breaking into the watergate complex.

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June 20, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th 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 20, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 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 20th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 20, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 20, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 20, 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 20, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 03:06 pm and setting at 01:39 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 20, 1972?


Famous people born on June 20, 1972:

  • Ainhoa Arbizu

    Spanish journalist known for her work in sports broadcasting.

  • Ashvin Vishwanath

    Ashvin Vishwanath is a theoretical physicist known for his work on topological phases of matter and quantum computing.

  • Christopher Payne

    Christopher Payne is a British entrepreneur and investor who has founded several successful technology companies.

  • Nikky Case

    Talented contemporary artist known for her vibrant and expressive paintings.

  • Alex Guarnaschelli

    Alex guarnaschelli is a renowned chef known for her appearances on food network shows such as chopped and iron chef america.

  • Alexis Alexoudis

    Greek footballer.

  • Yuval Semo

    Israeli actor.

  • Juan Castro

    Sinaloa, mexico -- infielder (la dodgers).

  • Jo Roberts

    Wlaf quarterback (barcelona dragons).

  • Martin Keino

    Nyeri, kenya -- 1.5k runner.

  • Paul Bako

    American baseball player.

  • Marie Guillard
    Marie Guillard
  • Leah Andreone
  • Stéphan Guérin-Tillié
  • Craig Thomson
  • Tom Van Dyck
  • Piotr Reiss
  • Grégoire Hetzel

Whose famous birthday is on June 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 20th:

  • Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman

    American actress, known for her energetic roles and her marriage to tom cruise.

  • Lionel Richie
    Lionel Richie

    Lionel richie is an american r&b singer known for hits like 'hello' and 'all night long'.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Brian Wilson
    Brian Wilson

    American musician and the eccentric genius behind "the beach boys", a composer and producer, who quit touring with the group at the age of...

  • Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn

    Australian-american actor.

  • John Goodman
    John Goodman

    American actor.

  • Martin Landau
    Martin Landau

    He was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies.

  • Audie Murphy
    Audie Murphy

    American actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.

  • Anne Murray
    Anne Murray

    Canadian-american country and contemporary pop singer, who has won numerous awards.

  • Dreama Walker
    Dreama Walker

    American actress.

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June 20, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months and 8 days old,

or 2701 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18909 days old,

if you were born on June 20, 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 20, 1972?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 20, 1972.

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June 20, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 20, 1972:

  • Burel Dufour

    Burel Dufour was a French composer who is known for his orchestral and chamber music works.

  • Newell Knight

    American author and educator who wrote on the topics of education and psychology.

  • Horst Salomon

    Writer.

  • Howard Johnson

    American businessman and originator of the restaurant chain "born 1897".

What famous deaths happened on June 20th?

Famous deaths on June 20th:

  • Ina Balin
    Ina Balin

    American actress known for her roles in films like 'From the Terrace' and 'The Comancheros.

  • Estelle Winwood
    Estelle Winwood

    Actress (miracle on 34th street), is killed at 99.

  • Xylan Nova

    Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Undray Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • Clee Harper

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms and inspired change.

  • Adaja Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.

  • Charmeka Johnson

    Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.

  • Muriah Khan

    Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Ceria Malam

    Captured stunning black and white images of urban landscapes.

  • Jimel Johnson

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 20th

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June 20, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 20, 1972:

  • American Radio Relay League ? Bring your Handy-Talky to Work Day
  • West Virginia ? West Virginia Day.
  • Flag Day in Argentina (1938).
  • UNHCR - World Refugee Day.
  • Ancient Latvia ? Zalu Diena.
  • Roman Empire ? Festival in honor of Summanus.
  • Day of The Royal Victorian Order.

Observances on June 20, 1972:

  • World Refugee Day
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June 20, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 20, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 19th and June 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 20, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1972 was The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr., according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

June 20, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 20, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

June 20, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

June 20, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 20, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. 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 20, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

June 20, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 20, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lean On Me
  2. - Woman's Gotta Have It
  3. - Outa-Space
  4. - I'll Take You There
  5. - Troglodyte (Cave Man)

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June 20, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 20, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Starring: Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake, Eva Mattes

Country: United States of America

The Candidate

The Candidate

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Ritchie

Starring: Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter

Country: United States of America

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

Release year: 1972

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: Roddy McDowall, Don Murray, Ricardo Montalban, Natalie Trundy

Country: United States of America

Dracula A.D. 1972

Dracula A.D. 1972

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Alan Gibson

Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Stephanie Beacham, Christopher Neame

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

June 20, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 20, 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 20, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 20, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Portion For Foxes by Jane McIlvaine McClary

A Portion For Foxes

By:

Romance. Classical

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.

The Blue Knight by Joseph Wambaugh

The Blue Knight

By:

Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.

The Optimist'S Daughter by Eudora Welty

The Optimist'S Daughter

By:

The story of a young woman confronting death and her past is a beautiful study in human relations.

The Boys Of Summer by Roger Kahn

The Boys Of Summer

By:

This book is about young men who learnt to play baseball in the 1930s and 1940s. They then go on to play major-league baseball.

June 20, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 20, 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 June 20, 1972?

On June 20, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1972?

On June 20, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 20, 1972?

On June 20, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 20th?

June 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - After it was allegedly violating iranian airspace, the islamic revolutionary guard corps shot down an american rq-4 global hawk spy plane.
  • 2018 - Sinking of the mv sinar bangun. the ferry, designed to carry 43 passengers, sinks at tigaras, lake toba in north sumatra. 192 people are reported missing.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, military intervention against isil: after russia threatened that any u.s.-led coalition aircraft flying west of euphrates would be considered a target, the royal australian air force (raaf), suspends combat operations against isil in syria. (the guardian). a u.s. f-15 destroys an iranian shahed 129 drone close to the jordan-syria border, where u.s. ground troops are based.

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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 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.

Discover how June 1972 calendar looked like.

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