Sunday January 09, 1972: on this day

January 09, 1972 was the 9th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 09, 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 09, 1972, who was born and died on January 09, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 09, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Brand New Key by Melanie), movies (e.g. The Cowboys, directed by Mark Rydell), TV series (e.g. The Hilarious House Of Frightenstein) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 9th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 09, 1972?


January 09, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 9th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1972 can also be written as 1/9/1972 in the US and as 9/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

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January 09, 1972: What happened on that day?


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January 09, 1972: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 09, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 09, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 09, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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January 09, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 09, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 09, 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 09, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 01:03 am and setting at 11:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 1972.

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Who was born on January 09, 1972?


Famous people born on January 09, 1972:

  • Hervé Falciani

    Franco-italian system engineer, who has been working with many european countries since 2009 by providing information about more than...

  • Vincent Riou

    French sailor and skipper of prb, 60-foot monohull.

  • Rawson Stovall

    American author and producer of video games.

  • Kristie Hicks in Bardstown

    Kentucky, usa; miss kentucky-america (1995).

  • Eddie Mason

    Nfl linebacker (new york jets).

  • Jay Powell in Meridian

    Mississippi, usa; pitcher (florida marlins).

  • Sarah Beeny

    English television host.

  • Mat Hoffman

    Professional bmx rider.

  • Jay Powell

    American baseball player.

  • Ernő Sitku
  • Frédéric Bessy
  • Deon Cole
  • Alessandro Corona
  • Tatiana Huezo Sánchez
  • Danny Sonner
  • Ronald Guintrange
  • Javier López

Whose famous birthday is on January 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 9th:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Gracie Fields
    Gracie Fields

    British actress, comedian and film star.

  • Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev

    Nina dobrev is a bulgarian-born actress known for her role in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Dave Matthews
    Dave Matthews

    Dave matthews is a south african-born american rock singer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the dave matthews band.

  • Mao Inoue
    Mao Inoue

    Mao inoue is a japanese actress best known for her role as makino tsukushi in the popular japanese drama series hana yori dango.

  • Simone de Beauvoir
    Simone de Beauvoir

    Simone de beauvoir was a french philosopher and author known for her influential works in existentialist philosophy and feminist theory.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton

    Imelda Staunton is a renowned British actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

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January 09, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 2 months old,

or 626 months and 10 days old,

or 2723 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19063 days old,

if you were born on January 09, 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 09, 1972?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 9th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 09, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 09, 1972.

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January 09, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 09, 1972:

  • Ted Shawn

    American dancer and choreographer (b. 1891).

  • Edwin Myers «Ted» Shawn

What famous deaths happened on January 9th?

Famous deaths on January 9th:

  • Peter Cook
    Peter Cook

    British comedian and satirist.

  • Verna Bloom
    Verna Bloom

    Lynn, massachusetts -- actress (after hours badge 373).

  • John Gilbert
    John Gilbert

    John gilbert is a british politician known for serving as a member of parliament.

  • John Reilly
    John Reilly

    American actor (b. 1934).

  • Angus Scrimm
    Angus Scrimm

    American actor and author (b. 1926).

  • Wise Mbeki

    Renowned President of South Africa during the post-apartheid era.

  • Jmarion Baraka

    Influential figure in the Black Arts Movement.

  • Kathleen Mansfield

    Renowned modernist short story writer.

  • Juan Lavalle

    Argentinian military and political figure who played a significant role in the country's history.

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January 09, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 09, 1972:

  • Balloon Ascension Day
  • Philippines - Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo district, Manila.
  • 1788 - Ratification Day in Connecticut.
  • 1822 - "I Will Stay" Day, when the Portuguese prince Pedro decided to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portugal king Jopo VI, starting the Brazilian independence process.
  • 1964 - Memorial day of Patriotic Panamanians for the Panama Canal (Martyrs' Day/Dia de los Martires).
  • Eastern Orthodox - Feast of Saint Theophan the Recluse.
  • Roman Catholic - Feast of Saint Adrian
  • Stepfather's Day
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January 09, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 09, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 3rd and January 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 09, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1972 was Brand New Key by Melanie, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

January 09, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 09, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Brand New Key
  2. - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
  3. - Family Affair
  4. - Let's Stay Together
  5. - Got To Be There

January 09, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1972 was I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

January 09, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 09, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
  2. - Mother Of Mine
  3. - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
  4. - Softly Whispering I Love You
  5. - Jeepster

January 09, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

January 09, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 09, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Stay Together
  2. - Clean Up Woman
  3. - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
  4. - Family Affair
  5. - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Part I

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January 09, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 09, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

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

Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon

Country: United States of America

January 09, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 09, 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:

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

Sanford and Son

Sanford and Son

Release year: 1972

Country: United States of America

Me and the Chimp

Me and the Chimp

Release year: 1972

Country: United States of America

January 09, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 09, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bear Island by Alistair MacLean

Bear Island

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The classic tale of adventure, death and mystery on an Arctic island by the famed master of suspense and action is now available in a reissue.

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

The Day Of The Jackal by Frederick Forsyth

The Day Of The Jackal

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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

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.

Tracy And Hepburn by Garson Kanin

Tracy And Hepburn

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The classic Hollywood memoir is back and this time with a new introduction by the author. Spence Tracy and Kate Hepburn were the celebrity couple that everyone knew, but few actually knew.

January 09, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 09, 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 09, 1972?

On January 09, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 09, 1972?

On January 09, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 09, 1972?

On January 09, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 9th?

January 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - After the plane with two pilots disappeared from radar, remnants of a dassault mirage 2000d fighter aircraft were found in jura.
  • 2018 - Breitbart news executive chairman steve bannon resigns amid a dispute between the united states and president donald trump over remarks he made in michael wolff’s fire and fury about the trump family.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: benjamin netanyahu, israeli prime minister, blames islamic state for the attack on east jerusalem that left four soldiers dead and 15 injured.

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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.

Discover how January 1972 calendar looked like.

Sunday January 9, 1972