Saturday January 22, 1972: on this day

January 22, 1972 was the 22nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 22, 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 22, 1972, who was born and died on January 22, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 22, 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 22nd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 22, 1972?


January 22, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 22nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 1972 can also be written as 1/22/1972 in the US and as 22/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

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January 22, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 22, 1972:

  • Emergency with robert fuller premieres on nbc tv
  • 22nd nba all-star game: west beats east 112-110 at los angeles, california.

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January 22, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 22, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 22, 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 22nd, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 22, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 22, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 22, 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 22, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 10:17 am and setting at 12:31 am.

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 22, 1972?


Famous people born on January 22, 1972:

  • Namrata Shirodkar
    Namrata Shirodkar

    Indian actress who primarily worked in Bollywood films and won the Miss India pageant in 1993.

  • Gabriel Macht
    Gabriel Macht

    Gabriel macht is an american actor best known for his role as harvey specter in the tv series suits.

  • Katie Barberi
    Katie Barberi

    Mexican actress.

  • Cédric Lyard

    Cédric lyard is a french equestrian known for his achievements in eventing, including representing france in international competitions.

  • Terry Hill

    Australian rugby league player and coach.

  • Gonzalo Rodríguez

    Uruguayan race car driver (d. 1999).

  • Romi Park

    Japanese singer and actress with a japanese voice.

  • Steve Scifres

    Guard / tackle (dallas cowboys).

  • Toddrick McIntosh

    Nfl defensive end (tampa bay buccaneers).

  • Norberto Téllez

    Cuban runner.

  • Marcelo Pontiroli
  • Scott Campbell
  • Viktor Bulatov
  • Patricio Camps
  • Vincenzo da Via Anfossi
  • Stefano Sardo
  • Ignazio Scassillo

Whose famous birthday is on January 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 22nd:

  • Michael Hutchence
    Michael Hutchence

    Australian singer and musician.

  • Jim Jarmusch
    Jim Jarmusch

    American film-maker with a czech-german-french-irish background.

  • Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie

    Piper Laurie is an American actress who has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards for her performances in films like 'The Hustler' and...

  • Diane Lane
    Diane Lane

    Diane lane is an american actress known for her roles in films such as unfaithful, under the tuscan sun, and the perfect storm.

  • Linda Blair
    Linda Blair

    American model who was five years old.

  • John Hurt
    John Hurt

    British actor who is widely recognized for his tv roles as quentin crisp, the famous homosexual, in "the naked civil servant" (tv) and...

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Olivia d'Abo
    Olivia d'Abo

    English-american actress and singer.

  • Bill Bixby
    Bill Bixby

    American actor who charmed two generations with five tv series, including "my favorite martian", 1963, "the courtship of eddie's father" and...

  • Balthazar Getty
    Balthazar Getty

    American family of distinction, jean paul getty's great-grandson, was one and a quarter years old when jean paul died.

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January 22, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 4 days old,

or 2726 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19088 days old,

if you were born on January 22, 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 22, 1972?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 22, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 22, 1972.

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January 22, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 22, 1972:

  • Miguel Gustavo
  • Martin Unrein

What famous deaths happened on January 22nd?

Famous deaths on January 22nd:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Heath Ledger
    Heath Ledger

    Australian actor.

  • Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons

    British actress onscreen since 1944.

  • Ann Miller
    Ann Miller

    American dancer, who was a star in broadway's "sugar babies" alongside mickey rooney.

  • Liz Renay
    Liz Renay

    American exotic dancer, model and stripper.

  • Alma Rubens
    Alma Rubens

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Jobyna Ralston
    Jobyna Ralston

    Actress (wings girl shy, freshman), is killed at 66.

  • Frances Gifford
    Frances Gifford

    Emphysema deaths at 71.

  • Alan Hale
    Alan Hale

    American actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American singer-songwriter.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 22nd

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January 22, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 22, 1972:

  • New Zealand - Wellington Anniversary.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Vincent.
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January 22, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 22, 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 22, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 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 22, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 22, 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 22, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 22, 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 22, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 22, 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 22, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 22, 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 22, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 22, 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 22, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 22, 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 22, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 22, 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 22, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 22, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Tracy And Hepburn by Garson Kanin

Tracy And Hepburn

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The classic Hollywood memoir is back and this time with a new introduction by the author. Spence Tracy and Kate Hepburn were the celebrity couple that everyone knew, but few actually knew.

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.

Honor Thy Father by Gay Talese

Honor Thy Father

By:

The classic masterpiece is now updated

Jennie, Volume Two by Ralph G. Martin

Jennie, Volume Two

By:

Paperback - Nonfiction Volume 2 of the Lady Randolph Churchill's life 1895-1921

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.

January 22, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 22, 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 22, 1972?

On January 22, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 22, 1972?

On January 22, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 22, 1972?

On January 22, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 22nd?

January 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Israeli-palestinian conflict - a hamas militant is shot and killed, while two other hamas members are hurt when an israeli tank fires on the gaza strip following a violent protest. israel defense forces' action is in retaliation to a shooting that lightly injured an officer and for two brief palestinian incursions into israel.
  • 2018 - Seven people were killed in clashes with security forces and worshippers who took part in an ethiopian orthodox religious celebration marking timkat (epiphany), in woldiya. this was happening over the weekend.
  • 2017 - A 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes west of panguna in papua new guinea below bougainville island. there are no immediate reports of major injuries or casualties. the tsunami alert for papua new guinea, solomon islands and new guinea has been canceled.

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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 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.

Saturday January 22, 1972