Friday October 13, 1972: on this day

October 13, 1972 was the 287th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 13, 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 13, 1972, who was born and died on October 13, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 13, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ben by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina, directed by Marco Bellocchio), TV series (e.g. M*A*S*H) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 13th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 13, 1972?


October 13, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 287th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1972 can also be written as 10/13/1972 in the US and as 13/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

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October 13, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 13, 1972:

  • Hurry, harry closes at ritz theater nyc after 2 performances
  • Argentine fairchild crashes in andesgebergte (rugby team eats crash victims to survive)
  • Commish bowie kuhn allows bert campaneris to play in world series
  • Aeroflot il-62 crashes in large pond outside moscow, russia, 176 die.
  • Uruguay to chile plane crashes in andes mountain, (december 23rd rescue).
  • An aeroflot ilyushin il-62 crashes outside moscow killing 176.
  • Uruguayan air force flight 571 crashes in the andes mountains, near the border between argentina and chile. by december 23, 1972, only 16 out of 45 people lived long enough to be rescued.
  • A plane carrying u.s. congressman hale boggs of louisiana and 3 other men vanishes in alaska. the wreckage has never been found, despite a massive search at the time.
  • Rioting maze prison inmates cause a fire that destroys most of the camp.
  • Uruguayan air force flight 571 crashes in the andes mountains. twenty-eight survive the crash. all but 16 succumb before rescue on december 23.

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October 13, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 13, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on October 13th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 13, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 13, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 13, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 01:03 pm and setting at 10:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1972.

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Who was born on October 13, 1972?


Famous people born on October 13, 1972:

  • Hershey Miller

    Retired football player who had a successful career in the NFL.

  • Gaëtan Roussel

    French singer, composer and songwriter, and lead vocalist for the bands louise attaque, tarmac, and "violent femmes".

  • Bernardo Jaime

    The son of princess irene, the dutch princess, is the spanish husband of prince hugo carlos de bourbon­parma.

  • Melody Davidson

    Canadian ice hockey player known for her success as a coach and general manager of the Canadian women's national ice hockey team.

  • Summer Sanders

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for her versatility in multiple events.

  • Margarita Maria Beatriz

    Princess of the netherlands.

  • Margarita

    Dutch royalty, the daughter of princess irene who is the daughter of juliana and bernhard, and her spanish husband prince hugo carlos de...

  • Jean Foster

    Columbus, georgia -- 3x20 rifle (1996 olympics).

  • Margaret of Bourbon-Parma
  • Rafał Sznajder
  • Filiberto Azcuy
  • Alessandro Bottoni
  • Danny Lloyd

Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:

  • Sacha Baron Cohen
    Sacha Baron Cohen

    Sacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.

  • Margaret Thatcher
    Margaret Thatcher

    British politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.

  • Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston

    Kelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.

  • Kate Walsh
    Kate Walsh

    Kate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.

  • Lenny Bruce
    Lenny Bruce

    American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.

  • Jerry Jones
    Jerry Jones

    American football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.

  • Pamela Tiffin
    Pamela Tiffin

    American actress.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Philippe Torreton
    Philippe Torreton

    Philippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.

  • John Lone
    John Lone

    Hong kong-american actor.

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October 13, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 6 months old,

or 618 months and 7 days old,

or 2688 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18817 days old,

if you were born on October 13, 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 13, 1972?

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 13, 1972.

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October 13, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 13, 1972:

  • Oskar Bengtsson
  • Arthur Schabinger

What famous deaths happened on October 13th?

Famous deaths on October 13th:

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Gary Collins
    Gary Collins

    American television host and actor.

  • Bea Benaderet
    Bea Benaderet

    Bea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

  • Barbara Kent
    Barbara Kent

    Canadian-born american actress (b. 1907).

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving

    English actor and manager (b. 1838).

  • Nils Asther
    Nils Asther

    Actor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.

  • Donald Houston
    Donald Houston

    Actor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.

  • Hershey Chocolates

    Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.

  • Bhumibol Adulyadej

    Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

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October 13, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 13, 1972:

  • RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
  • Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
  • French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.

Observances on October 13, 1972:

  • International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
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October 13, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 13, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 9th and October 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 13, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1972 was Ben by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 13, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 13, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ben
  2. - Use Me
  3. - Everybody Plays The Fool
  4. - Burning Love
  5. - Go All The Way

October 13, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 13, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 13, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mouldy Old Dough
  2. - How Can I Be Sure
  3. - Donna
  4. - You're A Lady
  5. - In A Broken Dream

October 13, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 13, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 13, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Be Around
  2. - Use Me
  3. - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
  4. - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
  5. - Everybody Plays The Fool

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October 13, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 13, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

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

Wedding in White

Release year: 1972

Directed by: William Fruet

Starring: Donald Pleasence, Carol Kane, Doris Petrie, Leo Phillips

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

Last Tango in Paris

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

Lady Sings the Blues

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan

October 13, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 13, 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:

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

Release year: 1972

Written by:

Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher

Country: United States of America

Anna and the King

Anna and the King

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Tennant

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Spierig

The David Steinberg Show

The David Steinberg Show

Release year: 1972

Cool Million

Cool Million

Release year: 1972

Country: United States of America

October 13, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 13, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

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The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.

O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

O Jerusalem!

By:

This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins

Open Marriage by Nena and George O'Neill

Open Marriage

By:

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

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 …

Fire In The Lake by Frances Fitzgerald

Fire In The Lake

By:

Frances FitzGerald's research and travels led to this landmark book. It takes us into Vietnam, through the traditional, anti-Communist villages and corrupted cities.

October 13, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 13, 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 October 13, 1972?

On October 13, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1972?

On October 13, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 13, 1972?

On October 13, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 13th?

October 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: an explosively rigged motorcycle is set on fire at an election rally in northeastern afghanistan. at least 14 people were killed, including civilians.
  • 2017 - Human rights in the philippines: a group representing civil society organizations in the philippines demanded that apple inc. delete from its app store all games it claimed violated the guidelines of the tech company and promoted violence and murders which are commonplace in the philippine drug war.
  • 2016 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze in direct response to houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen. this follows two incidents in which missiles were fired at united states navy vessels in red sea. (reuters),

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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 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.

Discover how October 1972 calendar looked like.

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