What happened on Wednesday August 02, 1972?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1972:

• Death of President Warren G. Harding President Warren G. Harding died unexpectedly, leading to the succession of Vice President Calvin Coolidge to the presidency. This sudden transition marked a significant moment in early 20th-century American political history.
• Proposed Egypt-Libya Union An ambitious proposal for a union between Egypt and Libya was discussed, which would have created a massive territorial entity covering 1,066,407 square miles (2,761,991 square kilometers), potentially ranking as the ninth largest area in the world. However, this union never materialized.
• Rudolph Ganz: German-American Composer and Conductor Rudolph Ganz, a notable German-American composer and conductor, was recognized in Chicago, Illinois. Born in Zürich, Switzerland, Ganz was an influential musical figure of his time.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1972

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1972

August 02, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 215th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1972 can also be written as 8/2/1972 in the US and as 2/8/1972 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1972 in August 1972 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1972:

• Jacinda Barrett

  Australian-American model and actress known for roles in films like 'The Real World' and 'Ladder 49'.

• Muriel Bowser

  Current Mayor of Washington, D.C.

• Corinne Rey-Bellet

  Swiss ski champion tragically murdered in 2006, known for her successful alpine skiing career.

• Matthew Del Negro

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on August 2nd

Famous people died on August 02, 1972:

• Helen Hoyt

  American poet and author (b. 1887).

• Vadim Borisovskij
• Rudolph Ganz

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on August 2nd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 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 02, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 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 2nd 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 02, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 02, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 03:30 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 02, 1972

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Someone born on August 02, 1972 is:

52 years 8 months old,

or 632 months and 21 days old,

or 2751 weeks

or 19257 days old,

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

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

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

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