Sunday June 18, 1972: on this day

June 18, 1972 was the 170th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 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 June 18, 1972, who was born and died on June 18, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 18, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr.), movies (e.g. Ben, directed by Phil Karlson), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 18th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 18, 1972?


June 18, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 170th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1972 can also be written as 6/18/1972 in the US and as 18/6/1972 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1972 in June 1972 calendar

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June 18, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 18, 1972:

  • 72nd us golf open: jack nicklaus shoots a 290 at pebble beach, california
  • Browse newspapers headlines from June 18, 1972
  • Bea trident crashes after takeoff from heathrow airport in england, killing 118.
  • Staines air disaster : 118 are killed when a plane crashes two minutes after take off from london heathrow airport.
  • Staines air disaster: one hundred eighteen people are killed when a bea h.s. trident crashes minutes after takeoff from london's heathrow airport.

June 18, 1972: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 18, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 18, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 18, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on June 18th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 18, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 18, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 01:06 pm and setting at 12:51 am.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jun 26, 1972.

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Who was born on June 18, 1972?


Famous people born on June 18, 1972:

  • Chekesha Liddell

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on black holes.

  • Suresh Pareek

    Investigative journalist who has reported on human rights abuses in conflict zones.

  • Hatem Gaber

    Investigative journalist recognized for his in-depth coverage of social issues.

  • Nadège Beausson-Diagne

    Nadège beausson-diagne is a french actress known for her roles in various french films and television shows.

  • Kaj Kallas

    Estonian politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Chaz Allen

    Chaz Allen is an American politician known for his work in the Iowa Senate.

  • Geneal Rodgers

    Geneal Rodgers was an American professional basketball player who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

  • Anu Tali

    Estonian pianist and conductor.

  • Wikus du Toit

    South african actor, director, and composer.

  • Michal Yannai

    Model and actress from israel.

  • Otakar Vejvoda

    Kladno, czechoslovakia -- hockey forward (team czech rep).

  • Antonio Sconziano
  • Taiwo Rafiu
  • Jorge Núñez Piris
  • Infernus
  • Ondrej Debnár
  • Oksana Byčkova

Whose famous birthday is on June 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 18th:

  • Paul McCartney
    Paul McCartney

    British musician, best known for being part of the legendary group "the beatles".

  • Raffaella Carrà
    Raffaella Carrà

    Raffaella carrà is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music and television career, as well as her iconic dance...

  • Jamel Debbouze
    Jamel Debbouze

    French and moroccan comedian, producer, director, and screenwriter.

  • Amanda Lear
    Amanda Lear

    She is a transvestite from vietnam and possibly transsexual.

  • Bernard Giraudeau
    Bernard Giraudeau

    French actor, writer, producer, director and scriptwriter.

  • Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini

    Ingrid bergman, a noted italian-american family, is the daughter of roberto rossellini and isotta rossellini.

  • Willa Holland
    Willa Holland

    Willa holland is an american actress and model known for her roles in the tv series 'the o.c.

  • Richard Madden
    Richard Madden

    Richard madden is a scottish actor known for his role as robb stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Marie Gillain
    Marie Gillain

    Belgian actress.

  • Lech Kaczynski
    Lech Kaczynski

    He is a polish twin and was elected as the country's president in october 2005.

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June 18, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months and 1 day old,

or 2700 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18902 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 18, 1972?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 18, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 18, 1972.

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June 18, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 18, 1972:

  • Lauritz Lebrecht Hommel Melchior

    Danish architect known for his modernist designs and contributions to Danish architecture.

  • Enzo Cozzolino
  • Friedrich Baethgen
  • Milton Lasell Humason

What famous deaths happened on June 18th?

Famous deaths on June 18th:

  • Joan Caulfield
    Joan Caulfield

    American actress and former model.

  • Nancy Marchand
    Nancy Marchand

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • Pedro Armendáriz
    Pedro Armendáriz

    Jr.

  • Olita Chen

    Prominent figure in international diplomacy.

  • Balen Wilde

    Famous for his witty and satirical plays.

  • Arli Müller

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Myosha Chen

    Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Farrin Behr

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Derec Jones

    Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of physics.

  • Joseh Saramago

    Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese author known for his unique writing style.

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June 18, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 18, 1972:

  • Seychelles - National Day.
  • Brazil - Chemist's Day.
  • Father's Day, US, UK, Chile (2006).
  • Autistic Pride Day, beginning in 2005.

Observances on June 18, 1972:

  • International Day for Countering Hate Speech
  • Sustainable Gastronomy Day
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June 18, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 18, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 12th and June 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 18, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1972 was The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr., according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

June 18, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 18, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Candy Man
  2. - I'll Take You There
  3. - Song Sung Blue
  4. - Oh Girl
  5. - Nice To Be With You

June 18, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 18, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

June 18, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 18, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Vincent
  2. - Metal Guru
  3. - Take Me Bak 'Ome
  4. - At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies
  5. - Rockin' Robin

June 18, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 1972 was Woman's Gotta Have It by (The Preacher) Bobby Womack, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

June 18, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 18, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Woman's Gotta Have It
  2. - Oh Girl
  3. - I'll Take You There
  4. - Lean On Me
  5. - Outa-Space

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June 18, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 18, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ben

Ben

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Lee Montgomery, Joseph Campanella, Arthur O'Connell, Rosemary Murphy

Country: United States of America

The Groundstar Conspiracy

The Groundstar Conspiracy

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Lamont Johnson

Starring: George Peppard, Michael Sarrazin, Christine Belford, Cliff Potts

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

Boxcar Bertha

Boxcar Bertha

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus, Bernie Casey

Country: United States of America

Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things

Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bob Clark

Starring: Alan Ormsby, Valerie Mamches, Jeff Gillen, Anya Ormsby

June 18, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Smith

June 18, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 18, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Portion For Foxes by Jane McIlvaine McClary

A Portion For Foxes

By:

Romance. Classical

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

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

By:

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 Boys Of Summer by Roger Kahn

The Boys Of Summer

By:

This book is about young men who learnt to play baseball in the 1930s and 1940s. They then go on to play major-league baseball.

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.

June 18, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 18, 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 June 18, 1972?

On June 18, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 18, 1972?

On June 18, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 18, 1972?

On June 18, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 18th?

June 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of June. 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 June 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Relations iran-united states: iran's president hassan rouhani said that iran would not wage war against any country in response to the united states accusing iran of attacking two oil tankers in gulf of oman last week.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict: a palestinian man is killed while trying to alter the israel-gaza border’s automated defenses. they explode.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bombing attack coordinated on a gardez police station in paktia province leaves dozens dead and many others 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 June 1972?

June 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

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Sunday June 18, 1972