Friday July 21, 1972: on this day

July 21, 1972 was the 203rd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 21, 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 July 21, 1972, who was born and died on July 21, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 21, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lean On Me by Bill Withers), movies (e.g. Raampur Ka Lakshman, directed by Manmohan Desai), 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 July 21st, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was July 21, 1972?


July 21, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1972 can also be written as 7/21/1972 in the US and as 21/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

history

July 21, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 21, 1972:

  • 27.5 cm rainfall at fort ripley, minnesota (state record)
  • Dodgers release and end career of pitcher hoyt wilhelm
  • In new york, 57 murders occur in 24 hours.
  • Bloody friday bombing by the provisional irish republican army, (pira) around belfast, northern ireland, 22 bomb explosions, 9 people were killed,130 seriously injured.
  • The troubles: bloody friday: the provisional ira detonate 22 bombs in central belfast, northern ireland, united kingdom in the space of 80 minutes, killing nine and injuring 130.

LIFE Magazine

zodiac

July 21, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

Discover the personality of July born.

Unlock the Mysteries of July 21, 1972! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

July 21, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 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.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on July 21st, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for July 21, 1972
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

July 21, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

84%

The moon phase on July 21, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 July 21, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 04:56 pm and setting at 01:58 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on July 21, 1972

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!

This day in 30 sec.

birthday

Who was born on July 21, 1972?


Famous people born on July 21, 1972:

  • Matylda Jablonka

    Prominent figure in Hungarian politics, known for her progressive policies.

  • Saben Gebre

    Human rights activist known for advocating for marginalized communities.

  • Nozomi Kawashima

    Noted biologist specializing in marine ecology.

  • Korey Cooper

    Korey cooper is a guitarist known for being a member of the christian rock band skillet.

  • Michi Koyama

    Japanese politician serving in the House of Representatives.

  • Selen Kara

    Veteran journalist with a passion for human interest stories and social justice issues.

  • Raziel Eisenberg

    Visionary entrepreneur who founded a successful tech company.

  • Simon Reeve

    British journalist known for his travel documentaries.

  • Korbin Miles

    Renowned for his abstract art creations.

  • Kimera Bartee

    Omaha, nebraska -- outfielder (detroit tigers).

  • Catherine Ndereba

    Kenyan marathon runner.

  • Ai Haruna

    Japanese tv personality and singer.

  • Martin Miller

    Cfl safety (bc lions).

  • Joe Rudolph

    Nfl guard (philadelphia eagles).

  • Shinjiro Otani

    Japanese professional wrestler.

  • Dennis Military man

    Soccer player (sparta/vitesse).

  • Emma Re
  • Makan Dioumassi
  • Shaffaq Mohammed

Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Romeo Santos
    Romeo Santos

    Romeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.

  • Aashish Chaudhary
    Aashish Chaudhary

    Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.

  • Sara Sampaio
    Sara Sampaio

    Sara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett

    Josh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg

    French-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).

  • Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz

    Jon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.

  • Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray

    An english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".

See more famous people and celebrities born on July 21st

birthday

July 21, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 29 days old,

or 2700 weeks

or 18900 days old,

if you were born on July 21, 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 July 21, 1972?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 21, 1972.

RIP

July 21, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 21, 1972:

  • Ralph Craig

    American sprinter and sailor (b. 1889).

  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck

    Druk gyalpo of bhutan (d. 1972).

  • Salvadora Medina Onrubia
  • Adolfo Romano
  • Giovanni Zerbetto
  • Donald MacKenzie

What famous deaths happened on July 21st?

Famous deaths on July 21st:

  • Angharad Rees
    Angharad Rees

    English-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).

  • Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone

    For over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.

  • Herb Edelman
    Herb Edelman

    Actor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.

  • John Heard
    John Heard

    American actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.

  • Leisel Mueller

    Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.

  • Bruk Dumitriu

    Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.

  • Arwilda Davis

    American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Johnye Strickland

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Adoria Klenk

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 21st

holidays

July 21, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 21, 1972:

  • St. Zoticus
  • St. Victor of Marseilles
  • St. Barhadbesciabus
  • St. Arbogastus
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
  • Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
  • Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
  • Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
  • Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
vinyl songs

July 21, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 21, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 17th and July 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 21, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 21, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 21, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lean On Me
  2. - Too Late To Turn Back Now
  3. - Alone Again (Naturally)
  4. - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
  5. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right

July 21, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 21, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 21, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Puppy Love
  2. - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
  3. - Take Me Bak 'Ome
  4. - Sylvia's Mother
  5. - Little Willy

July 21, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1972 was (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 21, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 21, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  2. - I Wanna Be Where You Are
  3. - Where Is The Love
  4. - Rip Off
  5. - Lean On Me

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was July 21, 1972 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

July 21, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 21, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Raampur Ka Lakshman

Raampur Ka Lakshman

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Manmohan Desai

Starring: Randhir Kapoor, Rekha, Shatrughan Sinha, Padma Khanna

Ek Nazar

Ek Nazar

Release year: 1972

Directed by: B.R. Ishara

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri, Nadira, Tarun Bose

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

Joe Kidd

Joe Kidd

Release year: 1972

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall, John Saxon, Don Stroud

Country: United States of America

Joe Kidd

Joe Kidd

Release year: 1972

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall, John Saxon, Don Stroud

Country: United States of America

July 21, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 21, 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

The David Steinberg Show

Release year: 1972

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Laura Archibald|

Them

Them

Release year: 1972

Country: United States of America

July 21, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 21, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok

My Name Is Asher Lev

By:

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

Captains And The Kings

By:

Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.

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.

A Happy Death by Albert Camus

A Happy Death

By:

Albert Camus' first novel, A Happy Death (written in his early twenties, and found in his personal papers after his death in I960), laid the foundation.

Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash

Eleanor And Franklin

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller--Winners of the Pulitzer Prize & National Book AwardIn Joseph P.'s extraordinary biography about the most important political couple of the 20th century, Joseph P.

July 21, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 21, 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 July 21, 1972?

On July 21, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1972?

On July 21, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 21, 1972?

On July 21, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about July 21st?

July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of July. 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 July 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
  • 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.

Find out more about July 21st

history

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

Do you remember 1972? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

What was the calendar for July 1972?

July 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1972 calendar looked like.

Friday July 21, 1972