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June 22, 1972 was the 174th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is June 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 June 22, 1972, who was born and died on June 22, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 22, 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 22nd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 22, 1972?
- June 22, 1972: What happened on that day?
- June 22, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 22, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 22, 1972?
- June 22, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 22, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- June 22, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- June 22, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 22, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 22, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 22, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 22, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 22, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on June 22, 1972?
What day of the week was June 22, 1972?
June 22, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 174th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 22, 1972 can also be written as 6/22/1972 in the US and as 22/6/1972 in UK and Europe.
June 22, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 22, 1972:
- Man of la mancha opens at beaumont theater nyc for 140 performances
June 22, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer 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 22, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 22nd, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 22, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 22, 1972 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 05:08 pm and setting at 02:39 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 22, 1972?
Famous people born on June 22, 1972:
- Jaysun Bourne
Jaysun Bourne is a bestselling American novelist known for his action-packed spy thrillers.
- Ferguson Becker
Founder of a popular e-commerce platform.
- Airyn Ruiz
American model known for her work in the fashion industry.
- Uzma Bukhari
Pakistani politician serving as a member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab.
- Stepfon Lewis
Stepfon Lewis is a prominent business executive and the CEO of a leading international corporation.
- Beyonca Diaz
Beyonca Diaz is a Mexican-American businesswoman and real estate developer who has built several successful commercial and residential...
- Terrius Winston
Terrius Winston is a Canadian astronomer who specializes in the study of exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life.
- Beyla Thorvaldsdottir
Beyla Thorvaldsdottir is an Icelandic poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
- Emanuele Filiberto Prince of Venice and Piedmont
Emanuele filiberto, prince of venice and piedmont, is a member of the italian royal family and is known for his involvement in various...
- Damien Oliver
Australian jockey.
- David Rees
Welsh mathematician and academic (b. 1918).
- Emanuele Filiberto
Italian royalty born in switzerland, the son of italy's last king, umberto ii and princess marina; grandson of vittorio emanuele iii.
- Wangechi Mutu
Kenyan-american painter, sculptor.
- Dariusz Baranowski
- Karl Heinz Molling
- Shigeki Kurata
- Luigi Iacuzio
- Michele Canova Iorfida
- Isabelle Adriani
- Stephan Vuckovic
Whose famous birthday is on June 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 22nd:
![Meryl Streep]()
Meryl StreepAmerican actress and most admired actress of her generation.
![Chris Pratt]()
Chris PrattChris pratt is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as guardians of the galaxy and jurassic world.
![Cyndi Lauper]()
Cyndi LauperAmerican singer, songwriter and actress.
![Emmanuelle Seigner]()
Emmanuelle SeignerFrench actress and former model.
![Elizabeth Warren]()
Elizabeth WarrenAmerican lawyer and law professor.
![Dan Brown]()
Dan BrownAmerican author of "the da vinci code", made into a movie with tom hanks, audrey tatou and others.
![Lindsay Wagner]()
Lindsay WagnerAfter appearing as a guest on "six million dollar man" in 1976, american actress, she launched her own series, "the bionic woman.
![Bruce Campbell]()
Bruce CampbellBruce campbell is an american actor known for his role as ash williams in the evil dead franchise.
![Kris Kristofferson]()
Kris KristoffersonAmerican country singer, actor, songwriter and recording artist.
![Freddie Prinze]()
Freddie PrinzeAmerican comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.
June 22, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 10 months old,
or 622 months and 2 days old,
or 2704 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18934 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 22, 1972?
There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 22, 1972.
June 22, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 22, 1972:
- Elton Britt
- Paul Czinner
- Sergio Sergi
- Vladimir Durković
What famous deaths happened on June 22nd?
Famous deaths on June 22nd:
![Fred Astaire]()
Fred AstaireFred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.
![Judy Garland]()
Judy GarlandAmerican actress and singer, she was a star of "the wizard of oz", her first film at the age of 13.
![George Carlin]()
George CarlinAmerican comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
![Dody Goodman]()
Dody GoodmanColumbus, ohio -- comedienne mary hartman! max duggan.
![Lola Lane]()
Lola LaneActress (zanzibar mystery ship, big fight, zanzibar).
- Oryon Legend
Famous for his thought-provoking plays.
- Knolan Frost
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Herberta Jones
Influential playwright whose plays continue to be performed worldwide.
- Toris Wilde
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Cace Noble
Award-winning playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
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June 22, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 22, 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 22, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1972 was The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr., according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.
June 22, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 22, 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:
- Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man
- Neil Diamond - Song Sung Blue
- Billy Preston - Outa-Space
- Gallery - Nice To Be With You
- The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
June 22, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.
June 22, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 22, 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:
- Don McLean - Vincent
- T Rex - Metal Guru
- Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
- The Drifters - At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies
- Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
June 22, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.
June 22, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 22, 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:
- Bill Withers - Lean On Me
- (The Preacher) Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It
- Billy Preston - Outa-Space
- The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
- The Jimmy Castor Bunch - Troglodyte (Cave Man)
June 22, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 22, 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
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Starring: Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake, Eva Mattes
Country: United States of America
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
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
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Alan Gibson
Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Stephanie Beacham, Christopher Neame
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 22, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
Love Thy Neighbour
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andy Smith
June 22, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 22, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
By: Richard Bach
The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …
My Name Is Asher Lev
By: Chaim Potok
Asher Lev, a Ladover Hashid, is kosher and prays three times daily. He also believes in the Ribbono Shel Olom (Master of the Universe).
The Descent Of Woman
By: Elaine Morgan
This groundbreaking work, first published in 1972, was the very first to prove the irrefutable equality of women in human evolution.
O Jerusalem!
By: Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre
This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins
The Blue Knight
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.
June 22, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 22, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
Who was the US President on June 22, 1972?
On June 22, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 22, 1972?
On June 22, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 22, 1972?
On June 22, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about June 22nd?
June 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup attempt: a coup attempt in ethiopia's amhara region leaves many people dead. this includes the regional president ambachew mekonnen as well as the chief of staff for the ethiopian national defense forces, general se'are mekonnen.
- 2018 - A bnsf railway freight train carrying 33 oil tanker cars, derailed in lyon county iowa. some of the crude oil leaked into the rain-swollen rock river. there were no injuries and a mandatory evacuation was ordered.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: 2017 lashkargah bombing: at least 20 people are killed in a car bombing outside a new kabul bank branch, lashkargah in helmand province. the taliban claim responsibility.
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.
