Sunday April 30, 1972: on this day

April 30, 1972 was the 121st day of the year 1972, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 30, 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 April 30, 1972, who was born and died on April 30, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 30, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. We Won't Grow Old Together, directed by Maurice Pialat), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 30th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 30, 1972?


April 30, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 121st day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1972 can also be written as 4/30/1972 in the US and as 30/4/1972 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1972 in April 1972 calendar

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April 30, 1972: What happened on that day?


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April 30, 1972: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 30, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 30, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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April 30, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 30, 1972 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 08:24 pm and setting at 07:24 am.

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

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Who was born on April 30, 1972?


Famous people born on April 30, 1972:

  • Chinonso Nwankwo

    Notable author of contemporary fiction.

  • Britania Wilkins

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Rim Krayem

    Lebanese poet celebrated for her evocative and lyrical verses.

  • Allin Khan

    Known for creating unique metal sculptures.

  • Cedrik Moreau

    Cedrik Moreau is a Belgian novelist known for his award-winning historical fiction that explores the complexities of identity and cultural...

  • Miriana Cvetkovic

    Prominent political figure known for advocating social reforms.

  • Hyman Schwartz

    Hyman Schwartz was a skilled basketball player who played at the professional level.

  • Takako Tokiwa

    Japanese actress.

  • J Richards

    American producer and guitarist (dishwalla),.

  • Kendricke Bullard

    Nfl wide receiver (new england patriots).

  • Mario Schaden

    Hockey forward (team austria 1998).

  • Giovanni Inzerillo
  • Clelia Ailara
  • Hiroaki Morishima
  • Michele Mignani
  • Anilda Ibrahimi
  • Jon Olav Hjelde

Whose famous birthday is on April 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington

    Duke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.

  • Travis Scott
    Travis Scott

    Travis scott is a renowned musician known for his unique blend of hip-hop and psychedelic music, as well as his high-energy live...

  • Gal Gadot
    Gal Gadot

    Gal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.

  • Nicolas Hulot
    Nicolas Hulot

    French environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.

  • Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki

    Johnny galecki is an american actor best known for his role as leonard hofstadter in the tv show the big bang theory.

  • Sam Heughan
    Sam Heughan

    Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

  • Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst

    Kirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Dianna Agron
    Dianna Agron

    Dianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.

  • Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson

    American actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.

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April 30, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 10 months old,

or 622 months and 19 days old,

or 2707 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18951 days old,

if you were born on April 30, 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 April 30, 1972?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 30, 1972.

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April 30, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 1972:

  • Gia Scala
    Gia Scala

    Actress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.

  • Phuoc Tuy

    Vietnamese military general known for his role in the Vietnam War.

  • Clara Campoamor

    Spanish politician and women's rights advocate.

  • Joseph Ryan
  • Egidio Girelli

What famous deaths happened on April 30th?

Famous deaths on April 30th:

  • Inger Stevens
    Inger Stevens

    Swedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • Rishi Kapoor
    Rishi Kapoor

    Indian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).

  • Helen Chandler
    Helen Chandler

    Actress (dracula.

  • Seith Bennett

    Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

  • Amnen Nasr

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Lareta Tulip

    Renowned botanist known for her work on rare plant species.

  • Itha Hoffman

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Murdis Johnson

    Renowned for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Athelene Jones

    Pioneering female journalist known for breaking barriers in the industry.

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April 30, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 30, 1972:

  • Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
  • Mexico - Children's Day.
  • The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
  • LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
  • Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
  • Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Blessed Hildegard
  • Blessed Radolf of Affligem
  • Blessed Rosemonde
  • Vietnam - Liberation Day.

Observances on April 30, 1972:

  • International Jazz Day

Saints celebrated on April 30, 1972:

  • Saint Pope Pius V
  • Saint Eutropius
  • Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
  • Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
  • Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
  • Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)
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April 30, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

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


April 30, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 30, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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

  1. - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
  2. - Rockin' Robin
  3. - I Gotcha
  4. - Betcha By Golly, Wow
  5. - A Horse With No Name

April 30, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 30, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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

  1. - Amazing Grace
  2. - Come What May
  3. - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
  4. - A Thing Called Love
  5. - Tumbling Dice

April 30, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 1972 was Day Dreaming by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 30, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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

  1. - Day Dreaming
  2. - Look What You Done For Me
  3. - I'll Take You There
  4. - Oh Girl
  5. - In The Rain

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April 30, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 30, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

We Won't Grow Old Together

We Won't Grow Old Together

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Maurice Pialat

Starring: Marlène Jobert, Jean Yanne, Christine Fabréga, Patricia Pierangeli

Gendai yakuza: hito-kiri yota

Gendai yakuza: hito-kiri yota

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Kinji Fukasaku

Starring: Bunta Sugawara, Noboru Andô, Mayumi Nagisa, Asao Koike

Liza

Liza

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Marco Ferreri

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Corinne Marchand, Claudine Berg

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

Play It Again, Sam

Play It Again, Sam

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Herbert Ross

Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Jerry Lacy

Country: United States of America

April 30, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 30, 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

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

April 30, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 30, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

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.

The Game Of The Foxes by Ladislas Farago

The Game Of The Foxes

By:

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 …

April 30, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 30, 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 April 30, 1972?

On April 30, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 1972?

On April 30, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 30, 1972?

On April 30, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 30th?

April 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of April. 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 April 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 japanese imperial transition: emperor akihito abdicates his chrysanthemum trinity in favor of crown prince naruhito, his elder son. since emperor kokaku's 1817 death, he is the first emperor in more than two hundred years to abdicate.
  • 2018 - Journalists killed in afghanistan war (2001-present). ahmad shah, a bbc pashto reporter, is shot to death in khost, the eastern province.
  • 2017 - In a shooting incident at a san diego pool party, seven people are hurt and one is killed. police kill the suspect.

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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 April 1972?

April 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1972 calendar looked like.

Sunday April 30, 1972