Saturday June 24, 1972: on this day

June 24, 1972 was the 176th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is June 24, 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 24, 1972, who was born and died on June 24, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 24, 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 24th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 24, 1972?


June 24, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 176th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1972 can also be written as 6/24/1972 in the US and as 24/6/1972 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1972 in June 1972 calendar

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June 24, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 24, 1972:

  • Troglodyte (cave man) by jimmy castor bunch peaks at #6
  • Wake island becomes unincorporated territory of us (us air force)
  • Yvonne braitwaite burke becomes 1st black chair of democratic convention

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June 24, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th 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 24, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 24, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on June 24th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 24, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 24, 1972 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 24, 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 24, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:06 pm and setting at 04:05 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 24, 1972?


Famous people born on June 24, 1972:

  • Jilliane Johnson

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile roles.

  • Robbie McEwen

    Australian cyclist.

  • Denis Žvegelj

    Slovenian rower.

  • Mitch Berger

    Punter (minnesota vikings).

  • Shawn King

    Nfl defensive end (green bay packers and carolina panthers).

  • Jose Simon

    Wlaf defensive tackle (barcelona dragons).

  • Stefano Zavka
  • Emanuele Crestini
  • Mads Brügger
  • Paulo Cabral
  • Lucian Marinescu
  • Eduardo Saenz de Cabezón

Whose famous birthday is on June 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 24th:

  • Mick Fleetwood
    Mick Fleetwood

    Mick fleetwood is a british musician and actor, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band fleetwood mac.

  • Mindy Kaling
    Mindy Kaling

    American comedian, writer, producer, and actress.

  • Minka Kelly
    Minka Kelly

    Minka kelly is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as friday night lights and parenthood.

  • Nancy Allen
    Nancy Allen

    Nancy allen is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as 'carrie' and 'robocop'.

  • Joe Penny
    Joe Penny

    British-american tv and film actor.

  • Michele Lee
    Michele Lee

    American actress and singer who played karen mackenzie on cbs's tv prime-time soap, "knots landing" for 14 seasons.

  • Peter Weller
    Peter Weller

    American actor.

  • Iain Glen
    Iain Glen

    Scottish actor, who won the silver bear award at the berlin international film festival in 1990 for his portrayal as larry winters, the...

  • Carla Gallo
    Carla Gallo

    American actress.

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June 24, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months and 4 days old,

or 2700 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18905 days old,

if you were born on June 24, 1972.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 24, 1972?

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 24, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 24, 1972.

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June 24, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 24, 1972:

  • Gedeon Richter

    Hungarian painter known for his abstract art.

  • Charles Gray Catto
  • Isabelle White
  • Raymond Priestley
  • Pedro Theberge
  • Alice Pashkus

What famous deaths happened on June 24th?

Famous deaths on June 24th:

  • Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach

    American actor, tv and stage actor.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • David Tomlinson
    David Tomlinson

    Scotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).

  • Brian Keith
    Brian Keith

    American actor and tv star, who was versatile enough to play everything, from a homicidal maniac, to a burly soldier man, to a kind parent,...

  • Paul Winchell
    Paul Winchell

    American actor, voice artist, and ventriloquist (b. 1922).

  • Hibari Misora
    Hibari Misora

    Japanese actress and singer (born 1937).

  • Kabir

    Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, whose writings had a profound influence on the Bhakti movement.

  • Alveria Matarazzo

    Italian-Brazilian businesswoman known for her philanthropy and industrial empire.

  • Azarria Pitts

    Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • Xaivier Herbert

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels and essays.

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June 24, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 24, 1972:

  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron saint of QuTbec
  • Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador (celebrating the 1497 discovery by John Cabot)
  • Bannockburn Day in Scotland (see 1314 above)
  • Quarter days in England
  • Battle of Carabobo Day in Venezuela (1821)
  • FOte nationale du QuTbec, also called St-Jean-Baptiste Day
  • Day of Indian in Peru
  • Original Midsummer's Eve in Finland and Sweden, although the official holiday is now moved to the nearest Friday
  • St. John's Day in Estonia and Sao Joao in Porto
  • Festival of San Juan observed in Bolivia and Peru

Observances on June 24, 1972:

  • International Day of Women in Diplomacy
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June 24, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 24, 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 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 1972 was The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr., according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

June 24, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 24, 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 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 24, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

June 24, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 24, 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 24, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

June 24, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 24, 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 24, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 24, 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 24, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 24, 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 24, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 24, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash

Eleanor And Franklin

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#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 Descent Of Woman by Elaine Morgan

The Descent Of Woman

By:

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

O Jerusalem!

By:

This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins

Report From Engine Co. 82 by Dennis Smith

Report From Engine Co. 82

By:

Dennis Smith tells the tale of Dennis Smith's brutal yet inspiring journey, from his brave firefighters to the hopeless, beautiful, and beleaguered residents in the poverty-stricken area where he works.

The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton

The Terminal Man

By:

The bestselling author of Jurassic Park and Timeline is back with a thriller about neurological experimentation. Harry Benson suffers from violent seizures.

June 24, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 24, 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 24, 1972?

On June 24, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 24, 1972?

On June 24, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 24, 1972?

On June 24, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 24th?

June 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup-d'etat: migbaru kbede, the attorney general of ethiopia's amhara region dies from injuries sustained during the attempted coup two days before. asaminew tsige was reportedly killed by security personnel.
  • 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: first time that russian warplanes provided air cover for the offensive
  • 2017 - Incidents between israeli and syrian ceasefire lines during the syrian civil war. israel and syria exchanged weapons fire in the disputed golan height. israel destroyed several targets, including two syrian tanks. although there were casualties on the ground in syria it is not known how many among the syrian forces. there were no injuries to israeli troops.

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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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