Tuesday May 23, 1972: on this day
About May 23rd, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: The Tamil United Front (now known as Tamil United Liberation Front), a pro-Tamil organization, is founded.
- Day of the week: May 23rd, 1972 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Douglas Fairbanks, Joan Collins
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Oh Girl by The Chi-Lites
- #1 UK song: Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard
- Popular movie: The Way of the Dragon directed by Bruce Lee
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1972?
- May 23, 1972: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1972?
- How old is someone born on May 23, 1972?
- May 23, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 23, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1972?
What day of the week was May 23, 1972?
May 23, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 144th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 1972 can also be written as 5/23/1972 in the US and as 23/5/1972 in UK and Europe.
May 23, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1972:
- The tamil united front (now known as tamil united liberation front), a pro-tamil organization, is founded.
- Rangers lift the cup winners cup, defeating dynamo moscow in the final at the nou camp. their supporters invade the pitch, with the team banned from defending the trophy the following season.
- A red army faction bomb explodes in the campbell barracks of the u.s. army supreme european command in heidelberg, west germany 3 u.s. soldiers (clyde bonner, ronald woodard and charles peck) are killed.
- The magnavox odyssey video game system is first demoed, marking the dawn of the video game age it goes on sale to the public in august.
- Richard nixon and leonid brezhnev sign the salt i treaty in moscow, as well as the anti-ballistic missile treaty and other agreements.
- The watergate first break-in, the ampquotameritas dinnerampquot, fails.
- Wernher von braun retires from nasa, frustrated by the agency's unwillingness to pursue a manned trans-orbital space program.
- Willandra national park is established in australia.
May 23, 1972: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 23, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 23, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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May 23, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1972 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:15 pm and setting at 03:11 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 May 23, 1972?
Famous people born on May 23, 1972:
- Nadja Uhl
Nadja uhl is a german actress known for her roles in various german films and television series.
- Rubens Barrichello
A former Formula One driver who competed in a record 322 Grands Prix and is the most experienced driver in the history of the sport.
- Alexandre Devoise
Alexandre devoise is a french television and radio presenter known for his work on various entertainment programs.
- Poppy King
Founder of the cosmetics company Poppy Industries.
- Chas Dingle
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption in politics.
- Jewel Tankard
Known for her successful ventures in the music industry.
- Martin Saggers
English umpire and cricketer.
- Shannon Brown
Nfl defensive tackle (atlanta falcons).
- Victor Espinoza
Horse jockey.
- Isabelle Fijalkowski
Wnba centre / forward (cleveland rockers).
- Rene Ingoglia
Running back (buffalo bills).
- Marco van
Hoogdalem; dutch soccer player (roda jc).
- Burak Hakki
- Kevin Ullyett
- Marco van Hoogdalem
- Ronnie Blake
- Jana Pavlíková
- Christian Brand
- Alberto Bacci
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
- Douglas Fairbanks
American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
- Joan Collins
British actress and beautiful teen model.
- Drew Carey
American comedian, actor, and writer.
- Rosemary Clooney
American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
- Artie Shaw
American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
- Tom Tykwer
German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
- Ulla Jacobsson
Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Deborah Adair
Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
- Betty Garrett
American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
- Barbara Barrie
American actor and author.
How old is someone born on May 23, 1972?
Someone born on May 23, 1972 is:
52 years and 13 days old,
or 624 months and 13 days old,
or 2715 weeks and 1 day old,
or 19006 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1972?
There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 23, 1972.
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May 23, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1972:
- Richard Day
- Alfréd Forbáth
- Mercedes Santamarina
- Nino Pagot
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
- Roger Moore
British actor.
- Sterling Hayden
American actor and author.
- Anne Meara
American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
- Patrick Cargill
Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
- George Jessel
American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
- Moms Mabley
American comedian and actor (b. 1894).
- Dorothy Hyson
Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
- Nydia Westman
Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1972:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1972:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1972:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1972 was Oh Girl by The Chi-Lites, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
May 23, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
- The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
- Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
- Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man
May 23, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
May 23, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
- T Rex - Metal Guru
- David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
- Vicky Leandros - Come What May
- Elton John - Rocket Man
May 23, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
May 23, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
- Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
- Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
- Millie Jackson - Ask Me What You Want
- (The Preacher) Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It
May 23, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 23, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
May 23, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 23, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 23, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 23, 1972?
On May 23, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1972?
On May 23, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1972?
On May 23, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. 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 May 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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 May 1972?
May 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.