Monday January 31, 1972: on this day

January 31, 1972 was the 31st day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 31, 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 January 31, 1972, who was born and died on January 31, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. Tightrope) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1972?


January 31, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 31st day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1972 can also be written as 1/31/1972 in the US and as 31/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

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January 31, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1972:

  • Us launches heos a-2 for interplanetary observations (396/244,998).
  • Military coup ousts civilian government of ghana.
  • King birendra succeeds his father as king of nepal.
  • A bomb explodes at the british yacht club in west berlin, killing irwin beelitz, a german boat builder.
  • The german militant group movement 2 june announces its support of the provisional irish republican army.
  • Anti-british riots take place throughout ireland. the british embassy in dublin is burned to the ground, as are several british-owned businesses.

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January 31, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1972 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 January 31, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:44 pm and setting at 08:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Feb 29, 1972.

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Who was born on January 31, 1972?


Famous people born on January 31, 1972:

  • Laurent Puigségur

    He was a french handball player who played the centre position.

  • Ben Cavil

    Guard (baltimore ravens).

  • Fritz Fequiere WLAF guard (Barcelona Dragons

    London monarchs).

  • Marvin Coleman

    Canadian football league defensive back (calgary stampeders).

  • Pulu Poumele

    Guard (san diego chargers).

  • Stefan Kunz
  • Yuri Ancarani
  • Darío Cabrol
  • Reinier Robbemond
  • Toni Fornari
  • Garret Graves

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 27 days old,

or 2725 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19080 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 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 January 31, 1972?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 31, 1972.

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January 31, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1972:

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

  • Istvan Szelenyi

    Composer dies at 67.

  • Bir Bikram Shah Deva Mahendra

    King of nepal (1955-72), is killed at the age of 51.

  • Howard Barlow

    Conductor (voice of firestone), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Ernests Blanks
  • Matvej Vasil'evič Zacharov
  • Mahendra del Nepal
  • Marcel Cabon
  • Matvéi Zajárov

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Suraiya Jamal

    Suraiya Jamal was a renowned Indian actress and singer who was a popular figure in the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1972:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1972:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 31st and February 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1972 was American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

January 31, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
  2. - Let's Stay Together
  3. - Brand New Key
  4. - Day After Day
  5. - Without You

January 31, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1972 was Son Of My Father by Chicory Tip, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

January 31, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Son Of My Father
  2. - Telegram Sam
  3. - Have You Seen Her
  4. - American Pie
  5. - Mother Of Mine

January 31, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

January 31, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Stay Together
  2. - Clean Up Woman
  3. - Sugar Daddy
  4. - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
  5. - That's The Way I Feel About Cha

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January 31, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Amar Prem

Amar Prem

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Shakti Samanta

Starring: Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore, Sujit Kumar, Bindu

The Cowboys

The Cowboys

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Mark Rydell

Starring: John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst

Country: United States of America

Eagle in a Cage

Eagle in a Cage

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Fielder Cook

Starring: John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Billie Whitelaw, Kenneth Haigh

Black Killer

Black Killer

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Carlo Croccolo

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Malfatti, Antonio Cantafora, Dante Maggio, Enzo Pulcrano, Fred Robsham, Mary Mulligan

Country: Italy

January 31, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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:

Tightrope

Tightrope

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Richard Tuggle

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Release year: 1971

Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais

Country: Canada

January 31, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Message From Malaga by Helen MacInnes

Message From Malaga

By:

"The delay in Malaga's delivery of the message could have been catastrophic. It was an irreparable loss, an agent had died. "Under

Beyond Freedom And Dignity by B. F. Skinner

Beyond Freedom And Dignity

By:

This profound and controversial book, a landmark in 20th-century thought, was originally published in 1971 by B. F. Skinner. It is a definitive statement on humankind and society.

Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash

Eleanor And Franklin

By:

#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 Defense Never Rests by F. Lee Bailey

The Defense Never Rests

By:

This controversial defense lawyer reviews his career. He focuses on the Boston Strangler, Sam Sheppard vindication and the Great Plymouth Mail Robbery.

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.

January 31, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 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 January 31, 1972?

On January 31, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1972?

On January 31, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1972?

On January 31, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. 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 January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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 January 1972?

January 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Monday January 31, 1972