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May 31, 1972 was the 152nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 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 May 31, 1972, who was born and died on May 31, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers), movies (e.g. Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things, directed by Bob Clark), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 31, 1972?
- May 31, 1972: What happened on that day?
- May 31, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 31, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 31, 1972?
- May 31, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 31, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- May 31, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 31, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- May 31, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 31, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 31, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 31, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 31, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on May 31, 1972?
What day of the week was May 31, 1972?
May 31, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 31, 1972 can also be written as 5/31/1972 in the US and as 31/5/1972 in UK and Europe.
May 31, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 31, 1972:
- Ajax wins europe cup 1 in rotterdam, netherlands.
May 31, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 31, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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May 31, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 31, 1972 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 10:47 pm and setting at 09:13 am.
The previous full moon was on May 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jun 26, 1972.
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Who was born on May 31, 1972?
Famous people born on May 31, 1972:
![Archie Panjabi]()
Archie PanjabiArchie Panjabi is a British actress best known for her role in the TV series 'The Good Wife.
- Micol Guidelli
Italian singer singing in a trio with her three siblings, antonella giovanni, mirium and mirium, "guidelli cantanti.
- Sarah Murdoch
Actress and model from australia, english.
- Sara Sidner
Sara Sidner is a CNN correspondent known for her coverage of breaking news stories.
- Dave Roberts
American baseball coach and player.
- Frode Estil
Norwegian cross-country skier.
- Christian McBride
American bassist and record producer.
- Antti Niemi
Finnish international footballer and coach.
- Karl Geary
Irish-american screenwriter and nightclub owner.
- John Godina
American shot putter and discus thrower.
- Eileen Richetelli in Milford
Connecticut, usa; diver (olympics 1996).
- Bryan Walker
Safety (washington redskins).
- Sarah O'Hare
- Leszek Ojrzyński
- Doris Schretzmayer
Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:
![Sandrine Bonnaire]()
Sandrine BonnaireFrench actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.
![Clint Eastwood]()
Clint EastwoodAmerican actor playing tough-guy roles.
![Colin Farrell]()
Colin FarrellHe was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.
![Brooke Shields]()
Brooke ShieldsAmerican actress and model.
![Lea Thompson]()
Lea ThompsonAmerican actress and dancer.
![Tom Berenger]()
Tom BerengerAmerican actor, film producer and television writer.
![Joe Namath]()
Joe NamathAmerican football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.
![Sharon Gless]()
Sharon GlessAmerican actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).
![Eric Christian Olsen]()
Eric Christian OlsenAmerican actor.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
May 31, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 10 months old,
or 622 months and 27 days old,
or 2708 weeks and 3 days old,
or 18959 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 31, 1972?
There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 31, 1972.
May 31, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 31, 1972:
- Walter Freeman
American psychiatrist and physician (d. 1972).
- Walter Jackson Freeman II
- Verenin Grazia
What famous deaths happened on May 31st?
Famous deaths on May 31st:
![Jean Stapleton]()
Jean StapletonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2013).
![Martha Hyer]()
Martha HyerTexas, united states -- actress.
![Arlene Francis]()
Arlene FrancisAmerican actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.
![Dorothy Patrick]()
Dorothy PatrickActress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).
![Jack Dempsey]()
Jack DempseyIn 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.
![Adrienne Ames]()
Adrienne AmesActress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.
- Joseth Haydn
Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.
- Emmogene Cunningham
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
May 31, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 31, 1972:
- World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Godiva procession.
- IT Day.
Saints celebrated on May 31, 1972:
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
- Saint Petronella.
May 31, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 31, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 29th and June 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 31, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 31, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
- The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
- Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man
- Dr. Hook - Sylvia's Mother
May 31, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 31, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Don McLean - Vincent
- T Rex - Metal Guru
- Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
- The Drifters - At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies
- Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
May 31, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1972 was Oh Girl by Chi-Lites, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 31, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
- The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
- Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
- (The Preacher) Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It
- James Brown - There It Is (Part 1)
May 31, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 31, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Bob Clark
Starring: Alan Ormsby, Valerie Mamches, Jeff Gillen, Anya Ormsby
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
Virgin Witch
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Ray Austin
Starring: Ann Michelle, Vicki Michelle, Keith Buckley, Patricia Haines
The Way of the Dragon
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Bruce Lee
Starring: Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Nora Miao, Ping Ou Wei
Country: United States of America
Sitting Target
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Douglas Hickox
Starring: Oliver Reed, Jill St. John, Ian McShane, Edward Woodward
May 31, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Love Thy Neighbour
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andy Smith
Number 96
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
May 31, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 31, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Friends Of Eddie Coyle
By: George V. Higgins
This classic novel by "America's greatest crime novelist" Time has a new introduction by Dennis Lehane. George V. Higgins' seminal crime novel tells the story of thieves, mobsters and cops.
The Exorcist
By: William Peter Blatty
The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …
Bring Me A Unicorn
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
The first volume of Lindbergh’s letters and diaries, in which Lindbergh meets her future husband. Introduction by the Author; Index. Photographs.
A World Beyond
By: Ruth Montgomery
A shocking message comes from beyond the grave, it is from one of the most respected psychics in the world. It contains the answers to these and many other questions.
The Terminal Man
By: Michael Crichton
The bestselling author of Jurassic Park and Timeline is back with a thriller about neurological experimentation. Harry Benson suffers from violent seizures.
May 31, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 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 May 31, 1972?
On May 31, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1972?
On May 31, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 31, 1972?
On May 31, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 31st?
May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of May. 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 May 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
- 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian
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 May 1972?
May 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
