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December 01, 1972 was the 336th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 01, 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 01, 1972, who was born and died on December 01, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone by The Temptations), movies (e.g. Anuraag, directed by Shakti Samanta), TV series (e.g. Wild Country) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 1st, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 01, 1972?
- December 01, 1972: What happened on that day?
- December 01, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 01, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 01, 1972?
- December 01, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 01, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- December 01, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 01, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- December 01, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 01, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 01, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 01, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 01, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on December 01, 1972?
What day of the week was December 01, 1972?
December 01, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 336th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 01, 1972 can also be written as 12/1/1972 in the US and as 1/12/1972 in UK and Europe.
December 01, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 01, 1972:
- Wings release hi, hi, hi in the uk
December 01, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 01, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 01, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 01, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 01, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:06 am and setting at 02:15 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1972.
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Who was born on December 01, 1972?
Famous people born on December 01, 1972:
- Franny Armstrong
Known for her environmental activism and documentary filmmaking.
- Huie Kin Ming
Huie Kin Ming is a Malaysian journalist and columnist who has written extensively on social and cultural issues in Southeast Asia.
- Jason Goldberg
Co-founder of Fab.
- Micah White
Co-creator of the Occupy Wall Street movement.
- Danni Roche
Australian Olympic gold medalist in field hockey.
- Bart Millard
American singer-songwriter (mercyme).
- Stanton Barrett
American race car driver and stuntman.
- Norbert Wojtowicz
Polish historian and theologian.
- Charlie Jones
Wide receiver (san diego chargers).
- Andre Royal
Linebacker (carolina panthers).
- David Strajmayster
- Anthony Pelle
- Sergej Polonskij
- Tončo Tončev
- Rossella Giordano
- Frans Ananias
- Svetlana Bažanova
- La'Shawn Brown
- Marianna Davis
- Luis García Plaza
Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:
![Woody Allen]()
Woody AllenAmerican comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.
![Sarah Silverman]()
Sarah SilvermanAmerican comedian, writer, producer, actress.
![Zoë Kravitz]()
Zoë KravitzAmerican actress, singer, and model.
![Alain Bashung]()
Alain BashungFrench comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).
![Bette Midler]()
Bette MidlerAmerican actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.
![Richard Pryor]()
Richard PryorAmerican actor and comedian.
![Edouard Baer]()
Edouard BaerFrench television presenter, actor, and film director.
![Janelle Monáe]()
Janelle MonáeGrammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.
![Charlene Tilton]()
Charlene TiltonAmerican actress and singer.
![John Densmore]()
John DensmoreAmerican drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.
December 01, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 4 months old,
or 616 months and 17 days old,
or 2680 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18766 days old,
if you were born on December 01, 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 01, 1972?
There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 01, 1972.
December 01, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 01, 1972:
- Antonio Segni
Italian politician, 35th prime minister of italy (1955aeur”1957, 1959aeur”1960) and fourth president of italy from 1962 to 1964.
- Bruna Pellesi
- Pippo Oriani
What famous deaths happened on December 1st?
Famous deaths on December 1st:
![James Baldwin]()
James BaldwinAmerican writer (born in 1924).
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
![Paul Benedict]()
Paul BenedictAmerican actor (born 1938).
![Ken Berry]()
Ken BerryAmerican actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).
- Milferd Bolton
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
- Jarry Haldane
Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Hriday Ram Shenoy
Indian politician and freedom fighter.
- Mclaren Stewart
Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.
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December 01, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 01, 1972:
- Iceland
- Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
- Feast day of St Eligius
- Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
- Angola's Pioneers' Day
- World AIDS Day
- Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
December 01, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 01, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 27th and December 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 01, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1972 was Papa Was A Rollin' Stone by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.
December 01, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 01, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
- Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
- Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
- Lobo - I'd Love You To Want Me
- Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
December 01, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.
December 01, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 01, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
- Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
- Slade - GudBuy T'Jane
- Donny Osmond - Why
December 01, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1972 was You Ought To Be With Me by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.
December 01, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 01, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- The Stylistics - I'm Stone In Love With You
- The Manhattans - One Life To Live
December 01, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 01, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Anuraag
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Shakti Samanta
Starring: Ashok Kumar, Nutan, Vinod Mehra, Moushumi Chatterjee
The Asphyx
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Peter Newbrook
Starring: Robert Powell, Robert Stephens, Jane Lapotaire, Alex Scott
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 Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
Release year: 1972
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Paul Newman, Ava Gardner, Roy Jenson, Gary Combs
Country: United States of America
The Triple Echo
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Michael Apted
Starring: Glenda Jackson, Oliver Reed, Brian Deacon, Anthony May
December 01, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 01, 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:
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Double Identity
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dennis Dimster
Die lieben Mitmenschen
Release year: 1972
Dead of Night
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau
Release year: 1972
December 01, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 01, 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 …
The Best And The Brightest
By: David Halberstam
"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."
To Serve Them All My Days
By: R.F. Delderfield
To Serve Them All my Days is the poignant story of David Powlett Jones, who returns from World War I wounded and shell-shocked. He is hired by Bamfylde School to teach history. There, he rejects the traditional curriculum and teaches …
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.
The Peter Prescription
By: Laurence J. Peter
Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.
December 01, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 01, 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 December 01, 1972?
On December 01, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1972?
On December 01, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 01, 1972?
On December 01, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 1st?
December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
- 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
- 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.
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.
