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October 31, 1972 was the 305th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 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 October 31, 1972, who was born and died on October 31, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. Dead Of Night) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 31st, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 31, 1972?
- October 31, 1972: What happened on that day?
- October 31, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 31, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 31, 1972?
- October 31, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 31, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- October 31, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 31, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- October 31, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 31, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 31, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 31, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 31, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on October 31, 1972?
What day of the week was October 31, 1972?
October 31, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 305th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 31, 1972 can also be written as 10/31/1972 in the US and as 31/10/1972 in UK and Europe.
October 31, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 31, 1972:
- Gaylord perry wins al cy young award
October 31, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st 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 31, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 31st, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 31, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 31, 1972 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:05 am and setting at 02:31 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 31, 1972?
Famous people born on October 31, 1972:
- Phat
Renowned rapper known for his influential contributions to the hip-hop genre.
- Clifford Rozier
Nba center / forward (golden state warriors).
- David Jolly
Politician.
- Matt Dawson
Footballer in the english rugby union.
- Shaun Bartlett
South african manager and footballer.
- Jamie Asher
Nfl tight end (washington redskins).
- Grigoris Georgatos
Greek footballer.
- Pharoahe Monch
- Marcelo Mabilia
- João Henriques
- René Wagner
- Vernon Chatman
- Ai Iijima
- Harald Berger
- Max De Angelis
Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:
![John Candy]()
John CandyAmerican comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.
![Vanilla Ice]()
Vanilla IceVanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor, and television host who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single 'Ice Ice Baby'.
![Bud Spencer]()
Bud SpencerBud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.
![Piper Perabo]()
Piper PeraboAmerican actress and producer.
![Dermot Mulroney]()
Dermot MulroneyAmerican actor.
![Peter Jackson]()
Peter JacksonNew zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.
![Rob Schneider]()
Rob SchneiderAmerican actor and comedian.
![Ken Wahl]()
Ken WahlAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Samaire Armstrong]()
Samaire ArmstrongFashion designer and actress from japan-america,.
![Justin Chatwin]()
Justin ChatwinCanadian actor.
October 31, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 5 months old,
or 617 months and 25 days old,
or 2686 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18804 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 31, 1972?
There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 31, 1972.
October 31, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 31, 1972:
- Bill Durnan
Canadian ice hockey coach and player (d. 1972).
- Antonino Maccarrone
- Luigi Deffenu
- William Ronald «Will» Durnan
What famous deaths happened on October 31st?
Famous deaths on October 31st:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
![Raf Vallone]()
Raf ValloneHe is a talented and handsome italian actor.
![Rosalind Cash]()
Rosalind CashAmerican actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.
![John Houseman]()
John HousemanRomanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.
![Jan Werich]()
Jan WerichCzech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).
![Joseph Calleia]()
Joseph CalleiaItalian-american singer and actor.
![Linda Watkins]()
Linda WatkinsActress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.
![Harry Houdini]()
Harry HoudiniHungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.
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October 31, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 31, 1972:
- October 31st is Nevada Day
- Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
- Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
- Cornwall - Allantide
- October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
- St. Wolfgang
- St Urban
- St. Quentin
- St. Notburga
- St. Bega
Observances on October 31, 1972:
- World Cities Day
October 31, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 31, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 30th and November 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 31, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1972 was I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.
October 31, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
- The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly)
- Elvis Presley - Burning Love
October 31, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1972 was Clair by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.
October 31, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough
- The Shangri-Las - Leader Of The Pack
- The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
October 31, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.
October 31, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Spinners - I'll Be Around
- Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
- King Floyd - Woman Don't Go Astray
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- The Manhattans - One Life To Live
October 31, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 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
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 31, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Dead of Night
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau
Release year: 1972
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 31, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 31, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
By: Richard Bach
The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …
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.
The Odessa File
By: Frederick Forsyth
A suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes in revelation after revelation. Of a Mafia-like organisation called Odessa...of a real-life fugitive known by the "Butcher of Riga"..of young German journalist, tumed obsessed assassin and.
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.
My Name Is Asher Lev
By: Chaim Potok
Asher Lev, a Ladover Hashid, is kosher and prays three times daily. He also believes in the Ribbono Shel Olom (Master of the Universe).
October 31, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 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 October 31, 1972?
On October 31, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1972?
On October 31, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 31, 1972?
On October 31, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 31st?
October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
- 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
- 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.
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.
