Sunday March 12, 1972: on this day

March 12, 1972 was the 72nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 12, 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 March 12, 1972, who was born and died on March 12, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 12, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Without You by Nilsson), movies (e.g. The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola), TV series (e.g. Number 96) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 12th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 12, 1972?


March 12, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1972 can also be written as 3/12/1972 in the US and as 12/3/1972 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1972 in March 1972 calendar

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March 12, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 12, 1972:

  • Nhl great gordie howe retires after 26 seasons.
  • Judy rankin wins lpga lady eve golf open.

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March 12, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 12, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 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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Discover the planets positions on March 12th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 12, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 12, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 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 March 12, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:28 am and setting at 04:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Mar 29, 1972.

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Who was born on March 12, 1972?


Famous people born on March 12, 1972:

  • Azeez Olajide

    Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.

  • Soundra Johnson

    NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist.

  • Jamelah Harris

    Elected official known for advocating social justice.

  • Fantasy X. Innovator

    Known for envisioning groundbreaking scientific advancements and technologies.

  • Estefano Marconi

    Italian sculptor famous for his intricate marble sculptures.

  • Tamikka Williams

    Tamikka Williams is an American businesswoman and philanthropist, known for her work in the healthcare and education sectors.

  • Sargun Yadav

    Indian politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

  • Jenafer Walske

    Jenafer Walske is the co-founder and CEO of Talkdesk, a cloud-based contact center software company.

  • Samba Sy

    Samba Sy is a Malian businessman and the CEO of Groupe Sy, a diversified conglomerate.

  • Statia Gonzalez

    Statia Gonzalez is a Spanish-American business consultant who specializes in helping startups and small businesses.

  • Kimberly Derting

    Kimberly Derting is an American author known for her young adult fiction series, including 'The Body Finder' and 'The Pledge'.

  • Mohanad Alwan

    Mohanad Alwan is an Egyptian essayist known for his thought-provoking writings on topics ranging from politics to culture.

  • Jarek Oleszczuk

    Polish politician and member of the Civic Platform party.

  • Avery Baker

    Former CEO of a Fortune 500 company, recognized for leadership skills.

  • Cori Semenow

    Former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Canada.

  • Doron Sheffer

    Israeli basketball player.

  • James Maritato

    American wrestler.

  • Alisa Castillo

    Miss nevada-usa (1996).

  • Hector Bustamante

    Colombian-american actor, screenwriter and producer.

Whose famous birthday is on March 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 12th:

  • Barbara Feldon
    Barbara Feldon

    Barbara feldon is an american actress and model best known for her role as agent 99 in the television series get smart.

  • Jaimie Alexander
    Jaimie Alexander

    Jaimie alexander is an american actress known for her role as lady sif in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Courtney B. Vance
    Courtney B. Vance

    Courtney b. vance is an american actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as the people v. o.j.

  • Ron Jeremy
    Ron Jeremy

    American entertainer, most famous as a porn star.

  • Al Jarreau
    Al Jarreau

    American jazz singer.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Marlon Jackson
    Marlon Jackson

    American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Jason Beghe
    Jason Beghe

    American actor and critic.

  • Googie Withers
    Googie Withers

    Karachi, india -- actress (1 our aircraft is lost).

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March 12, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years and 16 days old,

or 624 months and 16 days old,

or 2715 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19009 days old,

if you were born on March 12, 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 March 12, 1972?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 12, 1972.

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March 12, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 12, 1972:

  • Elwood Hill

    Elwood Hill was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social welfare policies.

  • Vasilij Grigor'evič Fesenkov
  • Feodora di Sassonia-Meiningen

What famous deaths happened on March 12th?

Famous deaths on March 12th:

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen

    Talented American actress known for her roles in various films and television shows.

  • Belinda Lee
    Belinda Lee

    An english actress who is often portrayed as a "sexy blonde" in supporting roles in benny hill's film "who done it?" (1956).

  • Maurice Evans
    Maurice Evans

    English screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 1989).

  • Josephine Hull
    Josephine Hull

    American actress and director (d.57).

  • Terry Pratchett

    Terry Pratchett was a renowned British author known for his Discworld fantasy series.

  • Charlie Parker

    An American jazz saxophonist and composer, considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of jazz.

  • Gayna Millican

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 12th

holidays

March 12, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 12, 1972:

  • Ancient Latvia - Gregoru Diena observed.
  • Flag Day in Venezuela.
  • "National Day" of the Republic of Jamtland
  • Sweden - Namesday of Crown Princess Victoria, an Official Flag Day.
  • Mauritius - National Day.
  • St. Justina
  • St. Jozefina
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast day of: St. Theophanes the Confessor
  • Arbor Day in China.
  • St. Maximilian
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March 12, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 12, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 6th and March 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 12, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

March 12, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 12, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Without You
  2. - Heart Of Gold
  3. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Mbube)
  4. - Down By The Lazy River
  5. - Everything I Own

March 12, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 12, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

March 12, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 12, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Without You
  2. - American Pie
  3. - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
  4. - Son Of My Father
  5. - Alone Again (Naturally)

March 12, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 1972 was Talking Loud And Saying Nothing - Part I by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

March 12, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 12, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Talking Loud And Saying Nothing - Part I
  2. - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
  3. - Now Run And Tell That
  4. - Do Your Thing
  5. - Floy Joy

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March 12, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 12, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Godfather

The Godfather

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton

Country: United States of America

Slaughterhouse-Five

Slaughterhouse-Five

Release year: 1972

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Starring: Michael Sacks, Ron Leibman, Eugene Roche, Sharon Gans

Country: United States of America

Pink Flamingos

Pink Flamingos

Release year: 1972

Directed by: John Waters

Starring: Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole

Country: United States of America

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

What's Up, Doc?

What's Up, Doc?

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars

Country: United States of America

March 12, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 12, 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:

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Tightrope

Tightrope

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Richard Tuggle

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

March 12, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 12, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jennie, Volume Two by Ralph G. Martin

Jennie, Volume Two

By:

Paperback - Nonfiction Volume 2 of the Lady Randolph Churchill's life 1895-1921

The Friends Of Eddie Coyle by George V. Higgins

The Friends Of Eddie Coyle

By:

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.

Our Gang by Philip Roth

Our Gang

By:

Our Gang, Philip Roth's indignant and ferocious response to Richard M., is a political satire in great tradition.

The Defense Never Rests by F. Lee Bailey

The Defense Never Rests

By:

This controversial defense lawyer reviews his career. He focuses on the Boston Strangler, Sam Sheppard vindication and the Great Plymouth Mail Robbery.

Tracy And Hepburn by Garson Kanin

Tracy And Hepburn

By:

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.

March 12, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 12, 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 March 12, 1972?

On March 12, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 12, 1972?

On March 12, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 12, 1972?

On March 12, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 12th?

March 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of March. 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 March 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boeing 737 max 8 grounded: all boeing 737 max 8 aircraft were grounded by the european union, india, malaysia and singapore. with 40% of the global fleet now grounded, indonesia, china, and several other airlines also grounding their aircraft yesterday, this means that 40% of the global fleet has been grounded. boeing claims that they will release a software update within the next few weeks.
  • 2018 - Apple inc. acquires texture digital magazine subscription app texture, for an undisclosed amount.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: tahrir al-sham is al-qaeda's branch within syria. it claims responsibility for the twin bombings in damascus yesterday that left many dead.

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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 March 1972?

March 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1972 calendar looked like.

Sunday March 12, 1972