Monday January 24, 1972: on this day
About January 24th, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: WRIP (now WDSI) TV channel 61 in Chattanooga, TN (IND) 1st broadcast
- Day of the week: January 24th, 1972 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Sharon Tate, Mischa Barton
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean
- #1 UK song: Telegram Sam by T Rex
- Popular movie: Revolver directed by Sergio Sollima
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 24, 1972?
- January 24, 1972: What happened on that day?
- January 24, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 24, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 24, 1972?
- How old is someone born on January 24, 1972?
- January 24, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- January 24, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 24, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- January 24, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 24, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 24, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 24, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 24, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on January 24, 1972?
What day of the week was January 24, 1972?
January 24, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 24th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 24, 1972 can also be written as 1/24/1972 in the US and as 24/1/1972 in UK and Europe.
January 24, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 24, 1972:
- Wrip (now wdsi) tv channel 61 in chattanooga, tn (ind) 1st broadcast
- Japanese sgt. shoichi yokoi is found hiding in a guam jungle, where he had been since the end of world war ii.
January 24, 1972: What were the magazines covers that day?
Browse magazine from January 24, 1972
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January 24, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th 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 24, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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January 24, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 24, 1972 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 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 24, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 03:00 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 24, 1972?
Famous people born on January 24, 1972:
- Ulla Werbrouck
Belgian judo athlete and european champion in may 1996.
- Beth Hart
Beth hart is an american singer-songwriter known for her powerful blues rock voice and emotional performances.
- Naoshi Mizuta
Japanese composer and bass player.
- Allison Dubois
Allison dubois is an american author and medium known for her work in psychic research and for inspiring the tv show 'medium'.
- Joachim Ante
Co-founder of Unity Technologies, a leading platform for creating interactive 3D content.
- Salima Davidson in Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania, usa; volleyball setter.
- Daan Schuurmans
Dutch actor.
- Raphael Graetz
Wlaf linebacker (frankfurt galaxy).
- Shannon Garrett
Canadian football league defensive back (winnipeg blue bombers).
- Daniel Kawczynski
Polish-english politician and accountant.
- Jay Walker
Quarterback (minnesota vikings).
- Rachid Ferrache
- Stevin Smith
- Giuseppe Mirabella
- Nelson Bernal
- Muriel Baumeister
Whose famous birthday is on January 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 24th:
- Sharon Tate
American actress, model and sex symbol.
- Mischa Barton
Mischa Barton is a British-American actress known for her role in the TV series 'The O.C.
- Nastassja Kinski
German actress, well-known family member, the 1981 golden globe award winner for her role as the star in "tess of the d'urbervilles" was won...
- Daniel Auteuil
French actor and one of france's most versatile actors, he has appeared in over 75 films since 2009 and continues to deliver strong...
- Riya Sen
Riya sen is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being part of the famous sen family in the indian film industry.
- Ed Helms
Ed helms is an american actor, comedian, and singer known for his role as andy bernard in the television series the office and as stu price...
- Tatyana Ali
Tatyana ali is an american singer and actress best known for her role as ashley banks on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
- Michio Kaku
American theoretical physicist and city college professor in new york city.
- Michelle Hunziker
Swiss-italian tv hostess, actress and model, as well as singer.
- Ernest Borgnine
American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.
How old is someone born on January 24, 1972?
Someone born on January 24, 1972 is:
52 years 4 months old,
or 628 months and 12 days old,
or 2732 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19126 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 24, 1972?
There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 24th 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 24, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 24, 1972.
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January 24, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 24, 1972:
- Jerome Cowan
Actor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74.
- Gene Austin
- Khalid III bin Muhammad al-Qasimi
- Gyula Bóbis
What famous deaths happened on January 24th?
Famous deaths on January 24th:
- Gordon MacRae
American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.
- Pernell Roberts
Pernell Roberts was an American actor known for his role as Adam Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.
- Winston Churchill
British politician, descendant of the 1st duke of marlborough (1650-16722).
- Madge Bellamy
Hillsboro, texas -- actress ("white zombie").
- Larry Fine
American comedian and actor (born in 1902).
- Lil Dagover
Dutch-born german actress (born in 1887).
- Marv Minsky
Pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence.
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January 24, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 24, 1972:
- Jim Ross Day - State of Oklahoma
- Roman Catholic Church - Feasts of St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of Peace
- Roman Empire - first day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra
Observances on January 24, 1972:
- International Day of Education
January 24, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 24, 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 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 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 24, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 24, 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:
- Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
- Melanie - Brand New Key
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Jonathan Edwards - Sunshine
- Badfinger - Day After Day
January 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1972 was Telegram Sam by T Rex, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.
January 24, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 24, 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:
- T Rex - Telegram Sam
- Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
- Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
- Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
- America - Horse With No Name
January 24, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 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 24, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 24, 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:
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
- Jackson 5 - Sugar Daddy
- Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
- Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
January 24, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 24, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 24, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 24, 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 24, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 24, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 24, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 24, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 24, 1972?
On January 24, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1972?
On January 24, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 24, 1972?
On January 24, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 24th?
January 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - Adelaide, south australia, experiences its highest temperature ever since 1939. it reaches 46.6 degrees celsius (115.9 degrees fahrenheit) at 3:36pm local. this is the highest temperature ever recorded in any australian capital. high temperatures have proved fatal to significant numbers of local livestock.
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: 2018 save the children jalalabad attack: an attack on save the children jalalabad charity's offices in the eastern afghan city jalalabad.
- 2017 - 89th academy awards: the nominees for 2017 academy awards have been announced. hidden figures, moonlight, and la la land are some of the most popular.
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.