Friday January 28, 1972: on this day

January 28, 1972 was the 28th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 28, 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 January 28, 1972, who was born and died on January 28, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. Tightrope) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 28th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 28, 1972?


January 28, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 28th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1972 can also be written as 1/28/1972 in the US and as 28/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

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January 28, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 1972:

  • Richard chanfray claims he is the count of st germain on french television.
  • Bloody sunday: the british army kills 14 unarmed nationalist civil rights marchers in derry, northern ireland.
  • Pakistan withdraws from the commonwealth of nations.

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January 28, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 28, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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January 28, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 28, 1972 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 January 28, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:18 pm and setting at 06:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 1972.

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Who was born on January 28, 1972?


Famous people born on January 28, 1972:

  • Monifah Carter

    Actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Kari Traa

    Kari Traa is a former freestyle skier from Norway who won Olympic gold in the moguls event.

  • Nicky Southall

    Manager and english footballer.

  • Amy Coney Barrett

    American jurist, academic, attorney, and associate justice of the supreme court of the united states.

  • Mark Regan

    English rugby player.

  • Léon van Bon

    Dutch cyclist.

  • Elena Baranova

    Wnba center (utah starzz).

  • Carey Bender

    Nfl running back (buffalo bills).

  • Frank Garcia NFL center (Green Bay Packers

    Carolina panthers).

  • Tarik Saleh
  • Gillian Vigman
  • Monifah
  • Bent Inge Johnsen
  • Gianluca Lamacchi
  • Peter McDonald
  • Eleonore Richon

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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January 28, 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 January 28, 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 January 28, 1972?

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 28, 1972.

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January 28, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 1972:

  • Dino Buzzati

    Italian writer known for his novel 'The Tartar Steppe'.

  • Adriaan B "Jaap" Wagemaker

    Dutch sculptor dies at the age of 66.

  • Carolina Matilde di Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
  • Aleksej Nikančikov
  • Boris Zajcev

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 28th

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January 28, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 1972:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 24th and January 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 28, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1972 was American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

January 28, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
  2. - Brand New Key
  3. - Let's Stay Together
  4. - Sunshine
  5. - Day After Day

January 28, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1972 was Telegram Sam by T Rex, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

January 28, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Telegram Sam
  2. - Son Of My Father
  3. - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
  4. - Mother Of Mine
  5. - Horse With No Name

January 28, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

January 28, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Stay Together
  2. - Clean Up Woman
  3. - Sugar Daddy
  4. - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
  5. - That's The Way I Feel About Cha

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January 28, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Amar Prem

Amar Prem

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Shakti Samanta

Starring: Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore, Sujit Kumar, Bindu

The Cowboys

The Cowboys

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Mark Rydell

Starring: John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst

Country: United States of America

Eagle in a Cage

Eagle in a Cage

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Fielder Cook

Starring: John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Billie Whitelaw, Kenneth Haigh

Black Killer

Black Killer

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Carlo Croccolo

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Malfatti, Antonio Cantafora, Dante Maggio, Enzo Pulcrano, Fred Robsham, Mary Mulligan

Country: Italy

January 28, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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

Tightrope

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Richard Tuggle

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Release year: 1971

Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais

Country: Canada

January 28, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 28, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Beyond Freedom And Dignity by B. F. Skinner

Beyond Freedom And Dignity

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This profound and controversial book, a landmark in 20th-century thought, was originally published in 1971 by B. F. Skinner. It is a definitive statement on humankind and society.

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

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.

Bear Island by Alistair MacLean

Bear Island

By:

The classic tale of adventure, death and mystery on an Arctic island by the famed master of suspense and action is now available in a reissue.

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.

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

By:

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.

January 28, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 28, 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 January 28, 1972?

On January 28, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1972?

On January 28, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 1972?

On January 28, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of January. 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 January 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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 January 1972?

January 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1972 calendar looked like.

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