Thursday December 28, 1972: on this day

December 28, 1972 was the 363rd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 28, 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 28, 1972, who was born and died on December 28, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul), movies (e.g. The Harder They Come, directed by Perry Henzell), 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 28th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 28, 1972?


December 28, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1972 can also be written as 12/28/1972 in the US and as 28/12/1972 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1972 in December 1972 calendar

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December 28, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 28, 1972:

  • Martin bormann's skeleton found in berlin (adolf hitler's deputy).
  • Kim il-song becomes president of north korea.
  • The last scheduled day for induction into the military by the selective service system. due to the fact that president richard nixon declared this day a national day of mourning due to former president harry s truman's death, approximately 300 men were not able to report due to most federal offices being closed.[4] since the draft was not resumed in 1973, they were never drafted.

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December 28, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th 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 28, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 28th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 28, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

28%

The moon phase on December 28, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 28, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 12:57 am and setting at 12:17 pm.

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 28, 1972?


Famous people born on December 28, 1972:

  • Shinobu Terajima
    Shinobu Terajima

    Japanese actress.

  • Cédric Soubiron

    French singer, composer, programmer and dj.

  • Pat Rafter

    Australian tennis player.

  • Roberto Palacios

    Peruvian footballer.

  • Adam Vinatieri

    Former NFL kicker known for his clutch performances.

  • Jean-Francois Jomphe Havre in St-Pierre

    California, usa; nhl right-wing (anaheim mighty ducks).

  • Adam Vinatieri WLAF punter/kicker (Amsterdam Admirals

    New england patriots).

  • Jim Kitts

    Wlaf running back (frankfurt galaxy, miami dolphins).

  • Supakorn Kitsuwon

    Thai actor.

  • Adam Clawson

    Salt lake city, utah -- slalom single canoe (1996 olympics - 19th place).

  • Yannick Bestaven

    French sailor and professional skipper, the inventor of the hydro-generator "watt&sea", an apparatus that generates electricity through the...

  • Greg Coolidge
  • Yunus Nazri
  • Jane Alexander
  • Scott Brown
  • Kevin Stitt
  • Salvatore Monaco
  • Claudio Bonomi
  • Nuno Dias

Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:

  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington

    American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.

  • Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller

    Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.

  • John Legend
    John Legend

    Award-winning musician and songwriter.

  • Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello

    Tv actor.

  • Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace

    Swedish actress.

  • Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances.

  • Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers

    American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.

  • Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito

    American actress.

  • Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef

    German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.

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December 28, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months

or 2674 weeks

or 18718 days old,

if you were born on December 28, 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 28, 1972?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 28, 1972.

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December 28, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 28, 1972:

  • Gabriele Criscuoli
  • William Roy Lyman
  • Renata Marini

What famous deaths happened on December 28th?

Famous deaths on December 28th:

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach

    American actor and singer (d. 2004).

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin

    American actor and producer (d. 2013).

  • Rose Marie
    Rose Marie

    American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.

  • William Demarest
    William Demarest

    Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.

  • Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin

    Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.

  • Beatryce Arthur

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

  • Maurice Ravel

    French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.

  • Leelah Alcorn

    Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.

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December 28, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 28, 1972:

  • The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
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December 28, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 28, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 28, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 28, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  2. - Clair
  3. - You Ought To Be With Me
  4. - You're So Vain
  5. - It Never Rains In Southern California

December 28, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 28, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  2. - Superstition
  3. - Why Can't We Live Together
  4. - You Ought To Be With Me
  5. - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad

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December 28, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 28, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Harder They Come

The Harder They Come

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Perry Henzell

Starring: Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman

Country: United States of America

The Devil

The Devil

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski

Starring: Wojciech Pszoniak, Leszek Teleszynski, Malgorzata Braunek, Iga Mayr

Torso

Torso

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sergio Martino

Starring: Suzy Kendall, Tina Aumont, Luc Merenda, John Richardson

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

Aguirre: The Wrath of God

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

December 28, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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

Nacht der Prominenten

Release year: 1972

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Double Identity

Double Identity

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dennis Dimster

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Release year: 1972

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dan Curtis

December 28, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 28, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon by Victoria Holt

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon

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Victoria Holt's novels of romantic suspense have been captivating millions of readers for generations. One of her most memorable novels is On the Night of The Seventh Moon.

The Persian Boy by Mary Renault

The Persian Boy

By:

"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

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.

The Best And The Brightest by David Halberstam

The Best And The Brightest

By:

"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."

The Eiger Sanction by Trevanian

The Eiger Sanction

By:

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.

December 28, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 28, 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 December 28, 1972?

On December 28, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1972?

On December 28, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 28, 1972?

On December 28, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 28th?

December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.

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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 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.

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