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March 31, 1972 was the 91st day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.
Is March 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 March 31, 1972, who was born and died on March 31, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 31, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Horse With No Name by America), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. Number 96) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 31st, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 31, 1972?
- March 31, 1972: What happened on that day?
- March 31, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 31, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 31, 1972?
- March 31, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 31, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- March 31, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 31, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- March 31, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 31, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 31, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 31, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 31, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on March 31, 1972?
What day of the week was March 31, 1972?
March 31, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 91st day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 31, 1972 can also be written as 3/31/1972 in the US and as 31/3/1972 in UK and Europe.
March 31, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 31, 1972:
- Official beatles fan club closes down.
March 31, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 31, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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March 31, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 31, 1972 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 08:30 pm and setting at 06:30 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Apr 28, 1972.
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Who was born on March 31, 1972?
Famous people born on March 31, 1972:
![Alejandro Amenábar]()
Alejandro AmenábarChilean-spanish screenwriter and director.
- Harce Miller
Former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl MVP.
- Evan Williams
American businessman, co-founded twitter and pyra labs.
- Hristos Polihroniou
Greek hammer thrower.
- Andrew Bowen
American actor, producer, and screenwriter.
- Luca Gentili
Coach and footballer from italy.
- John Godina
Fort sill (oklahoma) -- shot putter/discus thrower (1996 olympics-silver medalist).
- Scott Rennie
The church of scotland appointed the first openly homosexual protestant minister from scotland, queen's cross church in aberdeen.
- Ze Frank
American internet personality.
- Melissa Gosule
American homicide victim.
- Facundo Arana
- Devin Gray (basketball)
- Balota Bompindji
- Peggy Zlotkowski
Whose famous birthday is on March 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 31st:
![Ewan McGregor]()
Ewan McGregorScottish actor who made his film debut in 1994.
![Christopher Walken]()
Christopher WalkenAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director.
![Richard Chamberlain]()
Richard ChamberlainAmerican actor, seen in tv and film.
![Shirley Jones]()
Shirley JonesAmerican actress, singer and leader of partridge family band.
![Jessica Szohr]()
Jessica SzohrAmerican actress.
![Rhea Perlman]()
Rhea PerlmanTv actress.
![Isabella Ferrari]()
Isabella FerrariItalian actress in television, theatre, and cinema.
![William McNamara]()
William McNamaraAmerican producer and actor.
![Eddie Quillan]()
Eddie QuillanPhiladelphia, pennsylvania -- actor ("julia, hell town").
![Richard Kiley]()
Richard KileyAmerican actor.
March 31, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years and 18 days old,
or 624 months and 18 days old,
or 2715 weeks and 6 days old,
or 19011 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 31, 1972?
There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 31st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 31, 1972.
March 31, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 31, 1972:
![Meena Kumari]()
Meena KumariIndian actress in film (d. 1972).
- Edward Aloysius Fitzgerald
- Hana Mašková
- Chiaffredo Belliardi
- Jack Hill
- Ramón Iglesias i Navarri
What famous deaths happened on March 31st?
Famous deaths on March 31st:
![Brandon Lee]()
Brandon LeeAmerican actor, noted family, and the son of bruce lee, martial arts star.
![Ronnie Corbett]()
Ronnie CorbettScots comedian best known for his work as ronnie barker (b. 9/25/1929 as "the two ronnies", 1971-1986.
![Anne Gwynne]()
Anne GwynneAmerican film actress (born 1918).
![Shirley Mills]()
Shirley MillsAmerican actress and dancer (d.2010).
![Gene Lockhart]()
Gene LockhartAmerican actor, "going my way", dies at 65.
![Ralph Forbes]()
Ralph ForbesActor (riptide shock, shock, shock), is killed at 45.
- Issiac Newton
Famous for his laws of motion and universal gravitation.
- Rissie Owens
Legendary track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.
- Izacc Newton
Renowned physicist who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 31st
March 31, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 31, 1972:
- Freedom Day in Malta.
- Blessed Hendrik Werner
- New Jersey - Thomas Mundy Peterson Day.
- CTsar Chávez Day - official holiday in five states and many cities across the U.S.
Saints celebrated on March 31, 1972:
- Saint Cornelia
- Saint Amos
- Saint Benjamin
- Saint Balbina of Rome
March 31, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 31, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 27th and April 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 31, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1972 was A Horse With No Name by America, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.
March 31, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 27th and April 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- America - A Horse With No Name
- Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
- Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
- Paul Simon - Mother And Child Reunion
- Robert John - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Mbube)
March 31, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.
March 31, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 27th and April 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
- Nilsson - Without You
- Ringo Starr - Back Off Boogaloo
- The New Seekers - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
- The Chiffons - Sweet Talking Guy
March 31, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 1972 was In The Rain by The Dramatics, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.
March 31, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 27th and April 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Dramatics - In The Rain
- The Stylistics - Betcha By Golly, Wow
- Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing
- Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
- Tyrone Davis - I Had It All The Time
March 31, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 31, 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
The Chinese Connection
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Wei Lo
Starring: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, James Tien, Maria Yi
Country: United States of America
Eye in the Labyrinth
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Mario Caiano
Starring: Rosemary Dexter, Adolfo Celi, Horst Frank, Sybil Danning
The Biscuit Eater
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Vincent McEveety
Starring: Earl Holliman, Pat Crowley, Lew Ayres, Godfrey Cambridge
The Godfather
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton
Country: United States of America
March 31, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
Number 96
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
Tightrope
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Richard Tuggle
March 31, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 31, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Blue Knight
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.
Souls On Fire
By: Elie Wiesel
Elie Wiesel reenters the universe of Hasidism like a passionate pilgrim in Souls on Fire: Portraits & Legends of Hasidic Masters.
The Game Of The Foxes
By: Ladislas Farago
Ladislas Farago was a long-standing student of espionage, and an important figure in U.S. intelligence. Naval Intelligence during World War II tells the entire story of German espionage within the United States and Great Britain, before and after World War …
Message From Malaga
By: Helen MacInnes
"The delay in Malaga's delivery of the message could have been catastrophic. It was an irreparable loss, an agent had died. "Under
The Day Of The Jackal
By: Frederick Forsyth
THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The
March 31, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 31, 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 March 31, 1972?
On March 31, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 1972?
On March 31, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 31, 1972?
On March 31, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about March 31st?
March 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of March. 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 March 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Seven people are killed and five more injured in a plant explosion in jiangsu, china. this explosion is second in severity after the 2019 xiangshui plant explosion.
- 2018 - Terrorism in britain: on march 29, london police announced the arrest of a 19 year-old suspect of the preparation or commission of terrorist acts.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: a bomb explodes near the border to afghanistan, killing at least 22 and injuring many more.
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 March 1972?
March 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
