Sunday January 16, 1972: on this day
About January 16th, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: Super Bowl VI: Dallas Cowboys-24, Miami-3 in New Orleans; Most Valuable Player: Roger Staubach, Quarterback.
- Day of the week: January 16th, 1972 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Lin-Manuel Miranda, James May
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean
- #1 UK song: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers
- Popular movie: Revolver directed by Sergio Sollima
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 16, 1972?
- January 16, 1972: What happened on that day?
- January 16, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 16, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 16, 1972?
- How old is someone born on January 16, 1972?
- January 16, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- January 16, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 16, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- January 16, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 16, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 16, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 16, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 16, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on January 16, 1972?
What day of the week was January 16, 1972?
January 16, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 16th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 16, 1972 can also be written as 1/16/1972 in the US and as 16/1/1972 in UK and Europe.
January 16, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 16, 1972:
- Super bowl vi: dallas cowboys-24, miami-3 in new orleans; most valuable player: roger staubach, quarterback.
- Atje keulen-deelstra becomes european all-round lady skating champ.
January 16, 1972: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 16, 1972: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Miami Dolphins - Dallas Cowboys : 3 - 24
January 16, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 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 16, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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January 16, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 16, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:30 am and setting at 06:28 pm.
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 16, 1972?
Famous people born on January 16, 1972:
- Dameon Clarke
Canadian actor.
- Richard Jones
Producer and actor from japan-america.
- Ronon Bergman
Israeli investigative journalist and author specializing in intelligence and security affairs.
- Joe Horn
American football coach and player.
- Ruben Bagger
Danish footballer.
- Ang Christou
Australian rules footballer.
- Yuri Alekseevich Drozdov
Russian footballer and manager.
- Ezra Hendrickson
Vincentian manager and footballer.
- Greg Page
Actor and musician from australia.
- Alen Peternac
Croatian footballer.
- Salah Hissou
Moroccan long-distance runner.
- Lee McIntyre in Peak Hill
Australia; golfer (t3 new south wales trainee champ).
- Yuri Drozdov
Russian manager and footballer.
- Desiree Leipham in Spokane
Washington, usa; wpva volleyball player (nationals-17th-1995).
- Andrea D'Angelo
Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...
- James May
James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.
- Sidharth Malhotra
Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.
- Vijay Sethupathi
Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...
- Richard Bohringer
French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.
- Katy Jurado
Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.
- Josh Evans
American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.
- John Carpenter
American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.
- Debbie Allen
American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.
- Ricardo Darín
Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.
How old is someone born on January 16, 1972?
Someone born on January 16, 1972 is:
52 years 4 months old,
or 628 months and 20 days old,
or 2733 weeks and 3 days old,
or 19134 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1972?
There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 16, 1972.
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January 16, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 16, 1972:
- Ross Bagdasarian
Creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks, known for his music and voice work.
- Teller Ammons
American soldier and politician, 28th governor of colorado (b. 1895).
- David Seville
Singer (alvin & chipmunks), dies at 52.
- Enrico Tamanini
- Irène Tunc
- Giuseppe Dardanelli
- Lewis W. Physioc
- Nicolas Rashevsky
- Gregorio Modrego
What famous deaths happened on January 16th?
Famous deaths on January 16th:
- Carole Lombard
American actress.
- John Mortimer
British screenwriter, barrister and author.
- Bernard Lee
London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).
- Prem Nazir
Malayalam actor (born in 1926).
- Akaya Kabila
Former President of a country in Africa.
- Alver Lindgren
Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.
- Rodrigues Alves
Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.
- Ndrew Wyeth
Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.
- Marjorie Williams
Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.
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January 16, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 16, 1972:
- National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
- Teacher's Day in Thailand
January 16, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 16, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 10th and January 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 16, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1972 was American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.
January 16, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
- Melanie - Brand New Key
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Jonathan Edwards - Sunshine
- Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
January 16, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1972 was I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.
January 16, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
- Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
- Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
- Congregation - Softly Whispering I Love You
- T Rex - Jeepster
January 16, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.
January 16, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
- Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
- Jackson 5 - Sugar Daddy
- The Honey Cone - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Part I
January 16, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 16, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 16, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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:
January 16, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 16, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 16, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 16, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 16, 1972?
On January 16, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1972?
On January 16, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 16, 1972?
On January 16, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 16th?
January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
- 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.
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.