What happened on Tuesday August 01, 1972?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1972:

• Washington Post Breaks Watergate Scandal The first groundbreaking article by Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward is published, exposing the Watergate scandal that would ultimately lead to President Richard Nixon's resignation. This investigative journalism piece marks a pivotal moment in American political history, revealing systematic corruption within the Nixon administration.
• Nixon Campaign Funds Linked to Watergate A $25,000 check from Nixon's re-election campaign is discovered deposited into the bank account of one of the Watergate burglars, providing crucial evidence of potential campaign finance impropriety and illegal activities.
• Idi Amin Expels Ugandan Asians Ugandan dictator Idi Amin announces a controversial and racially motivated decree to expel 50,000 Asians with British passports from Uganda within three months, a decision that would dramatically alter Uganda's demographic and economic landscape.
• Eagleton Withdraws from Vice Presidential Race Democratic vice-presidential nominee Senator Thomas Eagleton voluntarily withdraws from the presidential ticket after publicly revealing his past mental health treatment, highlighting the complex social stigma surrounding mental illness in 1972 political landscape.
• Arthur Bremer Sentenced for Wallace Shooting Arthur Bremer receives a 63-year prison sentence for the attempted assassination of Alabama Governor George Wallace, who was left paralyzed from the shooting incident that occurred earlier in the year.
• Massive Solar Flare Disrupts Communications An extraordinary solar event produces one of the largest solar flares ever recorded, causing significant disruptions to cable communication lines across the United States. The solar activity, characterized by extensive sunspot appearances, continues with high-intensity levels from August 2 to August 10.
• Nate Colbert's Historic Home Run Performance San Diego Padres player Nate Colbert achieves a remarkable baseball milestone by hitting five home runs in a single double-header, tying a major league record and demonstrating exceptional athletic prowess.

Events in 1972

August 01, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1972

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1972

August 01, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 214th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1972 can also be written as 8/1/1972 in the US and as 1/8/1972 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1972 in August 1972 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1972:

• Thomas Woods

  Prominent libertarian economist, author, and historian known for his work on American history, economics, and founding Liberty Classroom.

• Devon Hughes

  American professional wrestler known for his performances in various wrestling circuits.

• Sergio Moro
• D-Von Dudley

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1972:

• Pietro Ghersi
• Emilio Giaccone
• Josef Hagler
• Erwin Madelung

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on August 1st

August 01, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
2. Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
3. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
4. Wayne Newton - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
5. Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now

August 01, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Alice Cooper - School's Out
2. Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs - Seaside Shuffle
3. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
4. Hawkwind - Silver Machine
5. Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well

August 01, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1972 was Where Is The Love by Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Where Is The Love
2. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
3. Laura Lee - Rip Off
4. Detroit Emeralds - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)
5. Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:44 pm and setting at 02:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1972

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Someone born on August 01, 1972 is:

52 years 9 months old,

or 633 months and 13 days old,

or 2754 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19279 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1972?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 01, 1972.

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