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August 11, 1972 was the 224th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 11, 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 August 11, 1972, who was born and died on August 11, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan), movies (e.g. Pulp, directed by Mike Hodges), TV series (e.g. The David Steinberg Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 11, 1972?
- August 11, 1972: What happened on that day?
- August 11, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 11, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 11, 1972?
- August 11, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 11, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- August 11, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 11, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- August 11, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 11, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 11, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 11, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 11, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on August 11, 1972?
What day of the week was August 11, 1972?
August 11, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 224th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 11, 1972 can also be written as 8/11/1972 in the US and as 11/8/1972 in UK and Europe.
August 11, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 11, 1972:
- Vietnam war: the last united states ground combat unit departs south vietnam.
August 11, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 11, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 11, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 August 11, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:36 am and setting at 09:19 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1972.
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Who was born on August 11, 1972?
Famous people born on August 11, 1972:
- Cono Garcia
Current mayor of a major city, focused on urban development.
- Jonathon Prandi
American actor and model.
- Curtis Ceaser
Nfl wide receiver (ny jets).
- Joane Somarriba
- Viacheslav Zagorodniuk (В'ячеслав Васильович Загороднюк)
Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:
![Hulk Hogan]()
Hulk HoganHulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...
![Chris Hemsworth]()
Chris HemsworthChris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Viola Davis]()
Viola DavisViola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...
![Arlene Dahl]()
Arlene DahlArlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...
![Alyson Stoner]()
Alyson StonerAmerican actress, model and singer.
![Pervez Musharraf]()
Pervez MusharrafPakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.
![Alex Haley]()
Alex HaleyAmerican journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".
![Eric Carmen]()
Eric CarmenAmerican singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).
![Fernando Arrabal]()
Fernando ArrabalSpanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.
![Anna Gunn]()
Anna GunnTv actress.
August 11, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 8 months old,
or 620 months and 13 days old,
or 2697 weeks and 5 days old,
or 18884 days old,
if you were born on August 11, 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 August 11, 1972?
There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 11, 1972.
August 11, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 11, 1972:
- Max Theiler
South african-american virologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1899).
What famous deaths happened on August 11th?
Famous deaths on August 11th:
![Robin Williams]()
Robin WilliamsAfter learning improv at l.a.
![Anne Heche]()
Anne HecheAmerican actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
![Peter Cushing]()
Peter CushingEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Anne Ramsey]()
Anne RamseyAmerican actress (d. 1988).
![Phil Harris]()
Phil HarrisAmerican singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).
![John Meillon]()
John MeillonActor (wild duck crocodile dundee).
![Tom Drake]()
Tom DrakeActor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.
![George Furth]()
George FurthAmerican playwright and actor (d. 2008).
- Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.
- Jackson Pollock
American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.
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August 11, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 11, 1972:
- Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
- Taiwan - Valentine's Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
- St. Chromatius
- St. Equitius
- St. Gery/Gaugericus
- St. Susanna
- Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
August 11, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 11, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 11, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 11, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
- Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
- Wayne Newton - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
- Roberta Flack - Where Is The Love
August 11, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 11, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Alice Cooper - School's Out
- Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs - Seaside Shuffle
- Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
- Hawkwind - Silver Machine
- Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
August 11, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1972 was I'm Still In Love With You by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 11, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 11, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
- Joe Simon - Power Of Love
- The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang
- Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now
August 11, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 11, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Pulp
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Mike Hodges
Starring: Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney, Lionel Stander, Lizabeth Scott
Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Gene Saks
Starring: Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman, Paula Prentiss, Renée Taylor
Bluebeard
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Starring: Richard Burton, Raquel Welch, Virna Lisi, Nathalie Delon
Pope Joan
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Michael Anderson
Starring: Liv Ullmann, Jeremy Kemp, Natasa Nicolescu, Sharon Winter
Stigma
Release year: 1972
Directed by: David E. Durston
Starring: Philip Michael Thomas, Harlan Cary Poe, Josie Johnson, Peter Clune
August 11, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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 David Steinberg Show
Release year: 1972
Greenwich Village
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Laura Archibald|
The Midnight Special
Release year: 1972
Starring: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Tina Turner
Country: United States of America
August 11, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 11, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 …
The Summer Game
By: Roger Angell
Roger Angell's classic collection of early sportswriting is an outstanding collection
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).
Captains And The Kings
By: Taylor Caldwell
Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.
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.
August 11, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 11, 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 August 11, 1972?
On August 11, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1972?
On August 11, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 11, 1972?
On August 11, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 11th?
August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. 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 August 11th, such as:
- 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.
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 August 1972?
August 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
