Sunday December 31, 1972: on this day

December 31, 1972 was the 366th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1972, who was born and died on December 31, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul), movies (e.g. The Harder They Come, directed by Perry Henzell), TV series (e.g. Nacht Der Prominenten) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1972?


December 31, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 366th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1972 can also be written as 12/31/1972 in the US and as 31/12/1972 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1972 in December 1972 calendar

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December 31, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1972:

  • Leap second day; also in 1973-79, 1987
  • Washington redskins beat dallas cowboys 26-3 in nfc championship game.
  • 39th sugar bowl: oklahoma beats penn state 14-0.
  • Miami dolphins beat pittsburgh steelers 21-7 in afc championship game.

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December 31, 1972: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - Washington Redskins : 3 - 26
  • Miami Dolphins - Pittsburgh Steelers : 21 - 17
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December 31, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 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.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 31, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:59 am and setting at 02:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.

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Who was born on December 31, 1972?


Famous people born on December 31, 1972:

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Dotsie

    Olympic silver medalist in cycling.

  • Grégory Coupet

    French association football goalkeeper.

  • Cathy O'Neil

    Cathy O'Neil is a data scientist known for her work on algorithmic bias and fairness.

  • Scott Manley

    Scottish youtube personality.

  • Kelvin Kinney

    Defensive end (washington redskins).

  • Chris Parker

    Running back (jacksonville jaguars).

  • Ryan Sakoda
  • Valeri Andreev
  • Mathias Hain
  • Grazia Zafferani
  • Gianna Gancia

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

  • Jane Badler
    Jane Badler

    American singer and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st

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December 31, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 29 days old,

or 2673 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18716 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1972?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 31, 1972.

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December 31, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1972:

  • Roberto Clemente

    Puerto rican baseball player.

  • Floreen Hooper

    Floreen Hooper was a renowned botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and ecology.

  • Plez Hatch

    Plez Hatch was an American writer and journalist known for his work in the African American press.

  • Plez Hardin

    Plez Hardin was an American physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Henry Gerber

    German-american activist, founded the society for human rights (b. 1892).

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

holidays

December 31, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1972:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 31, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  2. - Clair
  3. - You Ought To Be With Me
  4. - You're So Vain
  5. - It Never Rains In Southern California

December 31, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 31, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  2. - Superstition
  3. - Why Can't We Live Together
  4. - You Ought To Be With Me
  5. - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad

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December 31, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Harder They Come

The Harder They Come

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Perry Henzell

Starring: Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman

Country: United States of America

The Devil

The Devil

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski

Starring: Wojciech Pszoniak, Leszek Teleszynski, Malgorzata Braunek, Iga Mayr

Torso

Torso

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sergio Martino

Starring: Suzy Kendall, Tina Aumont, Luc Merenda, John Richardson

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

Aguirre: The Wrath of God

Aguirre: The Wrath of God

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Werner Herzog

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Ruy Guerra, Helena Rojo, Del Negro

Country: United States of America

December 31, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:

Nacht der Prominenten

Nacht der Prominenten

Release year: 1972

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Double Identity

Double Identity

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dennis Dimster

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Release year: 1972

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dan Curtis

December 31, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Best And The Brightest by David Halberstam

The Best And The Brightest

By:

"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."

The Peter Prescription by Laurence J. Peter

The Peter Prescription

By:

Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon by Victoria Holt

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon

By:

Victoria Holt's novels of romantic suspense have been captivating millions of readers for generations. One of her most memorable novels is On the Night of The Seventh Moon.

The Eiger Sanction by Trevanian

The Eiger Sanction

By:

Jonathan Hemlock resides in a Long Island Gothic church that has been renovated. He is an artist professor, a mountain climber and a mercenary who performs assassinations (i.e.

December 31, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 31, 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 December 31, 1972?

On December 31, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1972?

On December 31, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1972?

On December 31, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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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 December 1972?

December 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1972 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 31, 1972