Friday December 29, 1972: on this day
December 29, 1972 was the 364th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 29, 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 29, 1972, who was born and died on December 29, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 29, 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 29th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 29, 1972?
- December 29, 1972: What happened on that day?
- December 29, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 29, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 29, 1972?
- December 29, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 29, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- December 29, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 29, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- December 29, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 29, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 29, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 29, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 29, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on December 29, 1972?
What day of the week was December 29, 1972?
December 29, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 364th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 29, 1972 can also be written as 12/29/1972 in the US and as 29/12/1972 in UK and Europe.
December 29, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 29, 1972:
- Life magazine ceases publication.
- Eastern tristar jumbo jet crashes near florida everglades killing 101.
- An eastern air lines flight 401 (a lockheed tristar) crashes on approach to miami international airport, florida, killing 101.
- Eastern air lines flight 401 crashes into the everglades in florida, killing 101 of 176 on board.
- Roberto clemente dies in a plane crash off the coast of puerto rico while en route to deliver aid to nicaraguan earthquake victims.
- An extra leap second (23:59:60) is added to end the year.
- The us ban on the pesticide ddt takes effect.
- The ''international year of the book'' is designated by unesco.
- The last major epidemic of smallpox in europe breaks out in yugoslavia.
- The united kingdom begin to train special air service for anti-terrorist duties.
- The first women are admitted to dartmouth college.
- Colombian looters find ciudad perdida but keep it a secret until the government reveals it in 1975.
- The yellow river dries up for the first time in known history.
- Worship of norse gods is officially approved in iceland.
- The climatic research unit is founded by climatologist hubert lamb at the university of east anglia.
- The socialist federal republic of yugoslavia bans the cultural organization matica hrvatska, founded in 1842.
- Eastern air lines flight 401 (a lockheed l-1011 tristar) crashes in the florida everglades on approach to miami international airport, florida, killing 101 of the 176 people on board.
December 29, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th 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 29, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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December 29, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 29, 1972 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 29, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 01:58 am and setting at 12:48 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 29, 1972?
Famous people born on December 29, 1972:
- Jude Law
Renowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.
- Leonor Varela
Model and actress from chile, both american and chilean.
- Brady Smith
Contemporary American painter known for his abstract works.
- Andreas Dackell
Swedish ice hockey player.
- Mickaël Gérard
French footballer who was a right winger for calais between 1995 and 2002.
- Jason Kreis
American soccer manager and player.
- Jessica Lee
Mcminn; miss north carolina usa (1996).
- Randy Neal
Nfl linebacker (cincinnati bengals).
- Melissa Hall
Miss usa-minnesota (1997).
- Malcolm Seabron
Nfl wide receiver (houston oilers).
- Asheru
American rapper and producer.
- Leonardo Colucci
- David Fumero
- Losseni Konaté
Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:
- Patricia Clarkson
Patricia Clarkson is an American actress and entrepreneur who has founded several successful businesses.
- Jon Voight
American actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...
- Ted Danson
American actor.
- Diego Luna
Mexican actor, director and producer.
- Alison Brie
Alison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.
- Ross Lynch
American actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.
- Jane Levy
Tv actress.
- Mekhi Phifer
American actor.
- Shawn Hatosy
American actor.
- Viveca Lindfors
Swedish actress and director, with a face made of amazing angles and planes.
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December 29, 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 29, 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 29, 1972?
There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 29, 1972.
December 29, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 29, 1972:
- Joseff Cornell
Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.
- Fritz Behrend
Composer dies at 83.
- Martino Veduti
What famous deaths happened on December 29th?
Famous deaths on December 29th:
- Peggy Cummins
Irish actress (b. 1925).
- Lita Grey
American actress (born in 1908).
- Vivienne Segal
At 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.
- Reginna Maria Rilke
Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.
- Alekai Laiho
Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.
- Bridge Baron
Renowned American bridge player.
- Christina Rossetti
The sister of d.g.
- Syvilla
Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.
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December 29, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 29, 1972:
- The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)
December 29, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 29, 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 29, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 29, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 29, 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:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Carly Simon - You're So Vain
- Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California
December 29, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 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 29, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 29, 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:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Stevie Wonder - Superstition
- Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Joe Simon - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad
December 29, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 29, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 29, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 29, 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:
December 29, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 29, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 29, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 29, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 29, 1972?
On December 29, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1972?
On December 29, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 29, 1972?
On December 29, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 29th?
December 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Egyptian police have killed 40 militants in a retaliation to the roadside bombing that left three vietnamese tourists dead and one egyptian tour guide injured.
- 2017 - Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
- 2016 - Russian president vladimir putin stated that a ceasefire was reached between the rebel forces and the government of syria. russia and turkey are said to have guaranteed the ceasefire, which would not include un-denominated terrorist organizations like isil and al-nusra. while the fsa states it will abide by this truce, ahrar al sham expresses "reservations".
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.