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February 18, 1972 was the 49th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is February 18, 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 February 18, 1972, who was born and died on February 18, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 18, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Without You by Nilsson), movies (e.g. Piya Ka Ghar, directed by Basu Chatterjee), TV series (e.g. Tightrope) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 18th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 18, 1972?
- February 18, 1972: What happened on that day?
- February 18, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 18, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 18, 1972?
- February 18, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 18, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- February 18, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 18, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- February 18, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 18, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 18, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 18, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 18, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on February 18, 1972?
What day of the week was February 18, 1972?
February 18, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 49th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 18, 1972 can also be written as 2/18/1972 in the US and as 18/2/1972 in UK and Europe.
February 18, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 18, 1972:
- John andyoko end a week of co-hosting mike douglas show
- Giulio andreotti sworn in as premier of italy.
- California supreme court abolishes death penalty.
- The california supreme court in the case of people v. anderson, (6 cal.3d 628) invalidates the state's death penalty and commutes the sentences of all death row inmates to life imprisonment.
- The california supreme court voids the state's death penalty, commuting all death sentences to life in prison.
February 18, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 18, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 18th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 18, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 18, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 February 18, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 08:20 am and setting at 10:19 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Feb 29, 1972.
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Who was born on February 18, 1972?
Famous people born on February 18, 1972:
- Jennifer Brown
Swedish singer.
- Fabian Picardo
Gibraltarian politician, barrister, 7th chief minister for gibraltar.
- Sanjay Mishra
Physicist specializing in quantum mechanics and particle physics.
- Raynell Jones
Raynell Jones is a politician known for her efforts in promoting equality and diversity in society.
- Shani Lynn Nielsen in New Albany
Indiana, usa; miss indiana-america (1996-top 10).
- Lubomir Rybovic in Kosice
Czechoslovakia; hockey forward (team slovakia).
- Marc Lillibridge
Wlaf linebacker (amsterdam admirals).
- Paulina Nemcova
- Torsten Schmidt
- Leigh Scott
- Khalid Al Qassimi
- Henry van der Vegt
- Oleksandra Tymošenko
- Anton Blasbichler
- Derrick Campbell
- Rupert Goold
- Takashi Kiyama
- Murat Konuk
Whose famous birthday is on February 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 18th:
![Cybill Shepherd]()
Cybill ShepherdAmerican actress.
![John Travolta]()
John TravoltaAmerican actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star.
![Cressida Bonas]()
Cressida BonasCressida bonas is a british actress known for her roles in films and tv shows such as 'tulip fever' and 'doctor thorne'.
![John Hughes]()
John HughesJohn hughes was an american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for creating iconic 1980s teen films such as the breakfast...
![Matt Dillon]()
Matt DillonAmerican actor, who made his film debut in 1978 as a teenager with "over the edge," followed by "my bodyguard", and "little darlings".
![Molly Ringwald]()
Molly RingwaldAmerican singer and actress.
![George Kennedy]()
George KennedyGeorge kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.
![Jack Palance]()
Jack PalanceJack palance was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as city slickers and shane.
![Milos Forman]()
Milos FormanCzech / us director (cuckoos nest, amadeus).
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February 18, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 2 months old,
or 626 months and 1 day old,
or 2722 weeks
or 19054 days old,
if you were born on February 18, 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 February 18, 1972?
There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 18th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 18, 1972.
February 18, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 18, 1972:
- Annibale Carletti
What famous deaths happened on February 18th?
Famous deaths on February 18th:
![Gale Robbins]()
Gale RobbinsChicago, illinois -- actress (fuller brush girl, mr hex).
![Andy Devine]()
Andy DevineAmerican actor and singer (d. 1977).
![Maggie McNamara]()
Maggie McNamaraActress (3 coins in the fountain, cardinal), died at 49.
- Dantonio Michelangelo
Dantonio Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance artist known for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural works, including the Sistine...
- Mikle Angelo
Renowned Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance period.
- Galileah Michelangelo
Michelangelo was a renowned Italian Renaissance artist who is considered one of the greatest sculptors, painters, architects, and poets of...
- Jaicion Wong
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Smaran Das
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Taimur Lang
Taimur Lang was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire.
- Maycol Angelo
Renowned Renaissance artist, considered one of the greatest sculptors of all time.
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February 18, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 18, 1972:
- Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
February 18, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 18, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 14th and February 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 18, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.
February 18, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 18, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nilsson - Without You
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Carpenters - Hurting Each Other
- Climax - Precious And Few
- Three Dog Night - Never Been To Spain
February 18, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1972 was Son Of My Father by Chicory Tip, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.
February 18, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 18, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
- T Rex - Telegram Sam
- The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
- Don McLean - American Pie
- Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
February 18, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.
February 18, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 18, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Wilson Pickett - Fire And Water
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Make Me The Woman That You Go Home To
- Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee Eager - Ain't Understanding Mellow
- Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
February 18, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 18, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Piya Ka Ghar
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Basu Chatterjee
Starring: Anil Dhawan, Jaya Bhaduri, Asrani, Agha
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
Cabaret
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Bob Fosse
Starring: Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Joel Grey
Country: United States of America
The Seduction of Mimi
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Lina Wertmüller
Starring: Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Turi Ferro, Agostina Belli
Cabaret
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Bob Fosse
February 18, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 18, 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:
Tightrope
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Richard Tuggle
The Hilarious House of Frightenstein
Release year: 1971
Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais
Country: Canada
February 18, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 18, 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 …
Jennie, Volume Two
By: Ralph G. Martin
Paperback - Nonfiction Volume 2 of the Lady Randolph Churchill's life 1895-1921
The Exorcist
By: William Peter Blatty
The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …
The Winds Of War
By: Herman Wouk
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.
The Naive And Sentimental Lover
By: John Le Carré
A LOVE STORY THAT TURNS PAGES FROM THE GRANDMASTER of SPY THRILLERS Aldo is a sentimental and naive lover. He is a successful and judicious man who is thrown from the orderly certainty of his life when he meets Shamus, …
February 18, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 18, 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 February 18, 1972?
On February 18, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1972?
On February 18, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 18, 1972?
On February 18, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 18th?
February 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of February. 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 February 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Kashmir conflict: two jaish-e-mohammed militants and one civilian were killed in a skirmish that took place in pulwama, indian-administered kashmir. police are searching for the suspects in thursday’s suicide attack which claimed 40 lives of paramilitary police officers.
- 2018 - 2018 kizlyar church shooting. a gunman shoots and kills five people at a kizlyar, dagestan (russia) church. later, he was shot and killed by police.
- 2017 - 2017 leuven train derailment: a passenger train that derailed near leuven in belgium killed one person and injured 20 others.
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 February 1972?
February 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
