What happened on Sunday April 02, 1972?

Here's what happened on April 02, 1972:

• Vietnam War: Easter Offensive Begins During the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese 304th Division launched a major offensive, capturing the northern half of Quang Tri Province in a significant military operation.
• Israeli Prime Minister Visits Cairo Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin made a historic diplomatic visit to Cairo, Egypt, marking a significant moment in Middle Eastern diplomatic relations.
• Charlie Chaplin Returns to the United States Legendary actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin returned to the United States for the first time since being labeled a communist during the Red Scare, marking a significant personal and political moment in his life.
• 44th Academy Awards Highlights At the 44th Academy Awards, 'The French Connection' was a notable winner, with Gene Hackman and Jane Fonda receiving prestigious acting awards.
• Gil Hodges Dies Suddenly Gil Hodges, the respected New York Mets manager since 1968, tragically passed away at the age of 47 from a heart attack shortly after playing golf in West Palm Beach, Florida.
• RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta Begins Broadcasting RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, the second radio station in the Republic of Ireland, commenced its broadcasting, expanding media diversity and Irish language programming.

Events in 1972

April 02, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 02, 1972

Newspapers from Apr. 02, 1972

April 02, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 93rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1972 can also be written as 4/2/1972 in the US and as 2/4/1972 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1972 in April 1972 calendar

Famous people born on April 02, 1972:

• Remo D'Souza

  Remo D'Souza is a prominent Indian choreographer, film director, and dancer known for his significant contributions to Bollywood dance and...

• Pascal Camadini

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on April 2nd

Famous people died on April 02, 1972:

• Gil Hodges

  Gil Hodges was a legendary Brooklyn Dodgers first baseman and later manager, known for his exceptional hitting skills and significant...

• Toshitsugu Takamatsu

  Japanese martial artist and educator (d. 1972).

• Franz Halder

  German military, nazi chief of general staff 1938-1942.

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on April 2nd

April 02, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1972 was A Horse With No Name by America, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

1. America - A Horse With No Name
2. Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
3. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
4. Paul Simon - Mother And Child Reunion
5. Robert John - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Mbube)

April 02, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

1. Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
2. Nilsson - Without You
3. Ringo Starr - Back Off Boogaloo
4. The New Seekers - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
5. The Chiffons - Sweet Talking Guy

April 02, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1972 was In The Rain by The Dramatics, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

1. The Dramatics - In The Rain
2. The Stylistics - Betcha By Golly, Wow
3. Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing
4. Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
5. Tyrone Davis - I Had It All The Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 02, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 02, 1972 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 April 02, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:31 pm and setting at 07:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Apr 28, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on April 02, 1972

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Someone born on April 02, 1972 is:

53 years 1 month old,

or 637 months and 12 days old,

or 2771 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19400 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1972?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 02, 1972.

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