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December 23, 1972 was the 358th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 23, 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 23, 1972, who was born and died on December 23, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 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 23rd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 23, 1972?
- December 23, 1972: What happened on that day?
- December 23, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 23, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 23, 1972?
- December 23, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 23, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- December 23, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 23, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- December 23, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 23, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 23, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 23, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 23, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on December 23, 1972?
What day of the week was December 23, 1972?
December 23, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 358th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 23, 1972 can also be written as 12/23/1972 in the US and as 23/12/1972 in UK and Europe.
December 23, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 23, 1972:
- 6.25 earthquake destroys central managua nicaragua, 10,000 die
- Chandrasekhar takes 8-79 india versus england at delhi.
- The 16 survivors of the andes flight disaster are rescued after 73 days, having survived by cannibalism.
- A 6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes the nicaraguan capital of managua killing more than 10,000.
- The immaculate reception is caught by franco harris to win the pittsburgh steelers their first ever playoff victory, after defeating the oakland raiders.
December 23, 1972: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Dallas Cowboys - San Francisco 49ers : 30 - 28
- Oakland Raiders - Pittsburgh Steelers : 7 - 13
December 23, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 23, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 23, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 23, 1972 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 08:38 pm and setting at 10:12 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.
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Who was born on December 23, 1972?
Famous people born on December 23, 1972:
- Asif Kapadia
Asif Kapadia is a former professional footballer who excelled in the sport.
- Morgan
Italian singer-songwriter and composer.
- Christian Potenza
Canadian actor, voice actor and singer.
- Kossity
French hip-hop front-runner, rapper, he is originally from martinique.
- Lord Kossity
- Alessandro Casadei
- Pablo Cardozo
- Yūko Emoto
- Dries Boussatta
- Morgan (Marco Castoldi)
- Sandy Martens
- Laura Alonso
Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:
![Corey Haim]()
Corey HaimCorey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.
![Estella Warren]()
Estella WarrenCanadian actress and model.
![Marie Bell]()
Marie BellFrom 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.
![Donna Tartt]()
Donna TarttAmerican author.
![Joan Severance]()
Joan SeveranceAmerican model actress and producer.
![Finn Wolfhard]()
Finn WolfhardFinn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.
![Robert Bly]()
Robert BlyAmerican poet, translator and editor.
![Esther Phillips]()
Esther PhillipsAmerican singer best known for her r&b vocals.
![Harry Shearer]()
Harry ShearerAmerican actor, director, and satirical writer.
![Elizabeth Hartman]()
Elizabeth HartmanActress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.
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December 23, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 3 months old,
or 615 months and 28 days old,
or 2678 weeks
or 18746 days old,
if you were born on December 23, 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 23, 1972?
There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 23, 1972.
December 23, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 23, 1972:
- Andrei Tupolev
The tupolev company was founded by a russian engineer and designer (d. 1972).
- Abraham Joshua Heschel
- Andrej Nikolaevič Tupolev
- Mickey Coll
- Jimmy Dimmock
- Andreï Tupolev (Андрей Николаевич Туполев)
- Charles Atlas
What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?
Famous deaths on December 23rd:
![Jack Webb]()
Jack WebbAmerican actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.
![Charlie Drake]()
Charlie DrakeBritish comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).
![Billy Barty]()
Billy BartyAmerican actor and singer (d.2000).
![Patric Knowles]()
Patric KnowlesEnglish actor (b. 1911).
- Truda White
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Emmilia Plater
Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.
- Yussef Lateef
Yussef Lateef was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a pioneer of world music.
- Venida Browning
Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.
- Earmon Hubbard
American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.
- John Chamberlain
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
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December 23, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 23, 1972:
- Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
- Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
- Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
- R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
- Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
- Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
- Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
- Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
December 23, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 23, 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 23, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 23, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 23, 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 23, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 23, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 23, 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 23, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 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 23, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 23, 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 23, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 23, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Aguirre: The Wrath of God
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Ruy Guerra, Helena Rojo, Del Negro
Country: United States of America
State of Siege
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Costa-Gavras
Starring: Yves Montand, Renato Salvatori, O.E. Hasse, Jacques Weber
Snowball Express
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Norman Tokar
Starring: Dean Jones, Nancy Olson, Harry Morgan, Keenan Wynn
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
Avanti!
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill, Edward Andrews
Country: United States of America
December 23, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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:
Nacht der Prominenten
Release year: 1972
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Double Identity
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dennis Dimster
Die lieben Mitmenschen
Release year: 1972
Dead of Night
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dan Curtis
December 23, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 23, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Best And The Brightest
By: David Halberstam
"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."
The Persian Boy
By: Mary Renault
"It takes skill and skill to portray, as Miss Renault did, this half-man, part Courtesan who is so deeply enamoured with the warrior,"-The
Harry S. Truman
By: Margaret Truman
This is the definitive biography about one of the most influential political figures of the 20th Century. Margaret Truman offers rare insight and understanding of her father's life, and Margaret Truman is unsurpassed in this regard.
The Eiger Sanction
By: Trevanian
Jonathan Hemlock resides in a Long Island Gothic church that has been renovated. He is an artist professor, a mountain climber and a mercenary who performs assassinations (i.e.
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 …
December 23, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 23, 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 December 23, 1972?
On December 23, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1972?
On December 23, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 23, 1972?
On December 23, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 23rd?
December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
- 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.
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.
