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October 28, 1972 was the 302nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 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 October 28, 1972, who was born and died on October 28, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 28, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. M*A*S*H) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 28th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 28, 1972?
- October 28, 1972: What happened on that day?
- October 28, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 28, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 28, 1972?
- October 28, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 28, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- October 28, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 28, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- October 28, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 28, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 28, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 28, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 28, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 28, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on October 28, 1972?
What day of the week was October 28, 1972?
October 28, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 28, 1972 can also be written as 10/28/1972 in the US and as 28/10/1972 in UK and Europe.
October 28, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 28, 1972:
- Mother earth closes at belasco theater nyc after 12 performances
- The airbus a300 flies for the first time.
October 28, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 28, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 28, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 28th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 28, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 28, 1972 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 28, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:41 pm and setting at 01:16 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 22, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 1972.
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Who was born on October 28, 1972?
Famous people born on October 28, 1972:
- Shaquile Rashaun
Hip-hop artist and actor known for his music and collaborations.
- Serrena Valentino
Renowned for her dark and twisted retellings of classic fairy tales.
- Brad Paisley
Country music star known for hits like 'Whiskey Lullaby' and 'Mud on the Tires.
- Trista Rehn
The winner of the first season of The Bachelorette.
- Terrell Davis
American football player.
- Trista Sutter
Amanda marsh, an american contestant on a game show, was the runner-up.
- Chad Folk
Cfl cornerback (toronto argonauts).
- Calvin Jackson
Nfl cornerback (miami dolphins).
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- Jassem Al-Houwaidi
- Vladi Carlo Panato
- Wenling Tan Monfardini
- Simona D'Alessio
- Bradley Douglas «Brad» Paisley
Whose famous birthday is on October 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 28th:
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Julia RobertsAmerican actress.
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Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin phoenix is a highly acclaimed actor known for his roles in films such as 'gladiator', 'walk the line', and 'joker'.
![Frank Ocean]()
Frank OceanFrank ocean is a grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for his soulful r&b music and for being one of the first major artists to come out...
![Eros Ramazzotti]()
Eros RamazzottiItalian guitarist and singer-songwriter.
![Dennis Franz]()
Dennis FranzDennis Franz is an American actor best known for his role as Detective Andy Sipowicz on the television series NYPD Blue.
![Troian Bellisario]()
Troian BellisarioAmerican singer and actress, best known for her role as spencer hastings on abc family's pretty little liars.
![Lauren Holly]()
Lauren HollyBristol, pennsylvania -- actress (picket fences).
![Daphne Zuniga]()
Daphne ZunigaSan francisco, california -- actress.
![Evelyn Waugh]()
Evelyn WaughBritish novelist, best known for his book "decline and fall", published in september 1928.
![Annie Potts]()
Annie PottsAmerican actress with supporting and light leading roles.
October 28, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 5 months old,
or 617 months and 27 days old,
or 2686 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18806 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 28, 1972?
There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 28, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 28, 1972.
October 28, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 28, 1972:
- Mitchell Leisen
Mitchell Leisen was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer who was active in Hollywood during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
- Jole Fano
What famous deaths happened on October 28th?
Famous deaths on October 28th:
![Matthew Perry]()
Matthew PerryCanadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.
![James MacArthur]()
James MacArthurAmerican actor (born 1937).
![Morey Amsterdam]()
Morey AmsterdamAmerican actor, singer, and screenwriter (d. 1996).
![Alice Brady]()
Alice BradyActress (my man godfrey gay divorcee), died at 46.
![Constance Dowling]()
Constance DowlingActress (blind spot) dies at 49 from cardiac arrest.
![Gerard Kelly]()
Gerard KellyScottish actor (born 1959).
![Jimmy Makulis]()
Jimmy MakulisGreek-german singer (d. 2007).
- Cicilia Chiang
Renowned Chinese-American restaurateur and cookbook author.
- Savita
Indian dentist who died tragically in Ireland due to complications from a septic miscarriage, sparking debates on abortion laws.
- Kathleen Booth
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work on compilers and programming languages.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 28th
October 28, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 28, 1972:
- St. Anastasia II
- St. Remigius
- Greece - Oxi (No) Day
- Czechoslovakia - gains its independence from Austria-Hungary (1918); Holiday in the Czech Republic, Remembrance Day in Slovakia.
- Also see October 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- St. Salvius
- St. Abraham
- R.C. Saints - October 28th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: Saint Jude (a.k.a Saint Thaddaeus or "of James")
- St. Eadsin
- St. Simon the Zealot (erroneously a.k.a. "the Canaanite")
Saints celebrated on October 28, 1972:
- Saint Godwin
October 28, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 28, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 28, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 28, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- Elvis Presley - Burning Love
- The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin
- Bill Withers - Use Me
- Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
October 28, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 28, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 28, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough
- David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
- 10cc - Donna
- Peter Skellern - You're A Lady
- Python Lee Jackson - In A Broken Dream
October 28, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 28, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 28, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Spinners - I'll Be Around
- Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
- Bill Withers - Use Me
- King Floyd - Woman Don't Go Astray
- Michael Jackson - Ben
October 28, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 28, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Marco Bellocchio
Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò, Jacques Herlin
Country: Italy
Wedding in White
Release year: 1972
Directed by: William Fruet
Starring: Donald Pleasence, Carol Kane, Doris Petrie, Leo Phillips
Last Tango in Paris
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti
Country: United States of America
Lady Sings the Blues
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan
October 28, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
M*A*S*H
Release year: 1972
Written by: Larry Gelbart
Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher
Country: United States of America
Anna and the King
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Jigsaw
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Michael Spierig
October 28, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 28, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
To Serve Them All My Days
By: R.F. Delderfield
To Serve Them All my Days is the poignant story of David Powlett Jones, who returns from World War I wounded and shell-shocked. He is hired by Bamfylde School to teach history. There, he rejects the traditional curriculum and teaches …
A Nation Of Strangers
By: Vance Packard
McKay 1972, Very Good., Hardcover. 368 pages. Excellent condition in dust jacket. Very light wear. Third McKay printing. [Sociology Family, Community] Booksellers who sell out-of-print or antiquarian books since 1933.
On The Night Of The Seventh Moon
By: Victoria Holt
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 Winds Of War
By: Herman Wouk
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.
October 28, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 28, 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 October 28, 1972?
On October 28, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 28, 1972?
On October 28, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 28, 1972?
On October 28, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 28th?
October 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of October. 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 October 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Pittsburgh synagogue shoots: american online payments company paypal bans gab, a social media site that is associated with the alt-right movement. joyent, gab’s american hosting provider, says they will end their service tomorrow. after it was revealed that robert bowers was one of the 11 suspects in the deaths yesterday, the move was taken.
- 2017 - 28 october 2017 mogadishu bombings. two car bombs explode near mogadishu's national theater, killing at least 25 people. this attack comes two weeks after hundreds were killed in a similar attack. islamist group al-shabaab claims responsibility.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: battle of mosul (2016): un reports that 232 civilians were killed in and around mosul by the islamic state of iraq (and the levant).
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 October 1972?
October 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
