Friday June 23, 1972: on this day

June 23, 1972 was the 175th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 23, 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 23, 1972, who was born and died on June 23, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 23, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr.), movies (e.g. The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder), 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 23rd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 23, 1972?


June 23, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 175th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1972 can also be written as 6/23/1972 in the US and as 23/6/1972 in UK and Europe.

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June 23, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 23, 1972:

  • Nixon and haldeman agree to use cia to cover up watergate
  • President nixon signs act barring sex discrimination in college sports
  • Hurricane agnes is costliest natural disaster in american history.
  • Watergate scandal: u.s. president richard m. nixon and white house chief of staff h. r. haldeman are taped talking about using the central intelligence agency to obstruct the federal bureau of investigation's investigation into the watergate break-ins.
  • 45 countries leave the sterling area allowing their currencies to fluctuate independently of the british pound.
  • Watergate scandal: u.s. president richard m. nixon and white house chief of staff h. r. haldeman are taped talking about illegally using the central intelligence agency to obstruct the federal bureau of investigation's investigation into the watergate break-ins.
  • Title ix of the united states civil rights act of 1964 is amended to prohibit sexual discrimination to any educational program receiving federal funds.

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June 23, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd 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 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 23, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 23, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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June 23, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 23, 1972 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 23, 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 23, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:08 pm and setting at 03:19 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 23, 1972?


Famous people born on June 23, 1972:

  • Selma Blair
    Selma Blair

    Selma blair is an american actress known for her roles in films such as cruel intentions and legally blonde.

  • Zinedine Zidane

    French footballer zidane, widely considered one of the greatest players of all-time, has now retired.

  • Chanc Duffy

    Bestselling author known for his captivating mystery novels.

  • Mirela Holy

    Croatian politician and Member of the European Parliament.

  • Brenee Carrington

    Brenee Carrington is a politician who has served in various local and state government positions.

  • Peace Parks

    Legendary track and field athlete who broke numerous records.

  • Fabio Volo

    Italian author known for his novels and radio shows.

  • Louis Van Amstel

    Dutch-american choreographer and dancer.

  • Ron Corning

    American television anchor.

  • Larry Whigham

    Safety in the nfl (ne patriots).

  • Roell Preston

    Nfl wide receiver (atlanta falcons).

  • Cory Schlesinger

    Nhl running back (detroit lions).

  • Claudio Sciarrone
  • Alberto Malusci
  • Joe McNaull
  • Gō Ōiwa

Whose famous birthday is on June 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 23rd:

  • Hamza Abbasi
    Hamza Abbasi

    Hamza abbasi is a pakistani tv actor known for his roles in popular tv dramas and for his outspoken views on social and political issues.

  • Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand

    Frances mcdormand is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as fargo, three billboards outside ebbing,...

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton

    Joel edgerton is an australian actor known for his roles in films such as warrior, the great gatsby, and loving.

  • Melissa Rauch
    Melissa Rauch

    Melissa rauch is a tv actress best known for her role as bernadette rostenkowski-wolowitz on the popular sitcom the big bang theory.

  • Joss Whedon
    Joss Whedon

    American director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Bob Fosse
    Bob Fosse

    American choreographer, dancer and director of film with a 40-year career.

  • Bryan Brown
    Bryan Brown

    Actor from ausra who made his international debut in the 1980 movie "breaker morant".

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Irene Worth
    Irene Worth

    American actress (d. 2002).

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June 23, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months and 5 days old,

or 2700 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18906 days old,

if you were born on June 23, 1972.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 23, 1972?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 23, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 23, 1972.

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June 23, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 23, 1972:

  • Duncan Campbell

    Scottish author known for his novels and short stories set in Scotland.

  • Elton Britt

    Country singer (saturday night jamboree), has died at the age of 54.

  • Hans Jenny
  • Werner Klingler
  • Akaki Khorava
  • Johannes Hendrik Olav Smit

What famous deaths happened on June 23rd?

Famous deaths on June 23rd:

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Zarah Leander
    Zarah Leander

    Swedish actress and singer leander.

  • Maureen O'Sullivan
    Maureen O'Sullivan

    Maureen O'Sullivan was an Irish-American actress best known for playing Jane in the 'Tarzan' film series.

  • Dick Van Patten
    Dick Van Patten

    American tv, stage and tv actor best known for his tv series "eight is enough" 1977-1981.

  • Buster Merryfield
    Buster Merryfield

    British actor (born 1920).

  • Mary Boland
    Mary Boland

    Actress (boy trouble new moon) dies at 83.

  • Fay Holden
    Fay Holden

    Actress (mother – andy hardy films), who dies at the age of 77.

  • Johathon Salk

    Developed the first successful polio vaccine.

  • Richard Matheson

    Renowned author known for his contributions to horror and science fiction genres.

  • Andros Papandreou

    Former Prime Minister of Greece.

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June 23, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 23, 1972:

  • J??i (L?go) - Latvia
  • The Happiest day of the year is June 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [4]
  • National holiday - Luxembourg
  • Midsummer's Eve, Christianized the eve of the feast of Saint John the Baptist, is celebrated in much of Northern Europe and the British Islands
  • Victory Day - Estonia
  • Father's Day - Poland

Observances on June 23, 1972:

  • International Widows' Day
  • United Nations Public Service Day

Saints celebrated on June 23, 1972:

  • Saint Jonas Day - Lithuania
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June 23, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 23, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 19th and June 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 23, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1972 was The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr., according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

June 23, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 23, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

June 23, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

June 23, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 23, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. 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 23, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

June 23, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 23, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lean On Me
  2. - Woman's Gotta Have It
  3. - Outa-Space
  4. - I'll Take You There
  5. - Troglodyte (Cave Man)

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June 23, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 23, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Starring: Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake, Eva Mattes

Country: United States of America

The Candidate

The Candidate

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Ritchie

Starring: Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter

Country: United States of America

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

Release year: 1972

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: Roddy McDowall, Don Murray, Ricardo Montalban, Natalie Trundy

Country: United States of America

Dracula A.D. 1972

Dracula A.D. 1972

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Alan Gibson

Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Stephanie Beacham, Christopher Neame

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

June 23, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 23, 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 23, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 23, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Open Marriage by Nena and George O'Neill

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The Boys Of Summer by Roger Kahn

The Boys Of Summer

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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 Blue Knight by Joseph Wambaugh

The Blue Knight

By:

Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.

O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

O Jerusalem!

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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 Descent Of Woman by Elaine Morgan

The Descent Of Woman

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This groundbreaking work, first published in 1972, was the very first to prove the irrefutable equality of women in human evolution.

June 23, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 23, 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 23, 1972?

On June 23, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 23, 1972?

On June 23, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 23, 1972?

On June 23, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 23rd?

June 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: houthis launch an attack that kills one syrian and injures 21 others. this attack is at abha international airport. it was previously attacked with a ballistic weapon two weeks ago. (reuters) there are reports that another attack has occurred at jizan airport. however, there have been no confirmation. (business insider). houthis warn of more attacks if saudi arabia continues to escalate its aggression in yemen.
  • 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018, syria): the syrian government launched a ground offensive in eastern daraa, the southern province.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: multiple bombings in june 2017 at a parachinar market kill at least 37 and injure more than 150 others. (radio free europe/radio liberty). (al jazeera). a suicide car bombing occurs at a quetta police checkpoint, killing at least 13.

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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.

Discover how June 1972 calendar looked like.

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