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December 02, 1972 was the 337th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 02, 1972 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 02, 1972, who was born and died on December 02, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone by The Temptations), movies (e.g. Anuraag, directed by Shakti Samanta), TV series (e.g. Wild Country) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 2nd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 02, 1972?
- December 02, 1972: What happened on that day?
- December 02, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 02, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 02, 1972?
- December 02, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 02, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- December 02, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 02, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- December 02, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 02, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 02, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 02, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 02, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on December 02, 1972?
What day of the week was December 02, 1972?
December 02, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 337th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 02, 1972 can also be written as 12/2/1972 in the US and as 2/12/1972 in UK and Europe.
December 02, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 02, 1972:
- Via galactica closes at uris theater nyc after 7 performances
- 60th cfl grey cup: hamilton tiger-cats defeats saskatchewan, 13-10
- "december giant" largest sinkhole in us collapses (alabama).
- Jost lim=n, mexican/us dancer (moor's pavane), dies at age 64.
- Edward gough whitlam becomes the first labor party prime minister of australia for 23 years. he is sworn in on 5 december and his first action using executive power is to withdraw all australian personnel from the vietnam war.
- ''apollo 17'' (gene cernan, ronald evans, harrison schmitt), the last manned moon mission to date, is launched.
- The provisional irish republican army kidnaps jean mcconville in belfast.
- Imelda marcos is stabbed and seriously wounded by an assailant her bodyguards shoot him.
- United airlines boeing 737 from washington national to chicago midway crashes short of the runway, killing 43 of 61 passengers and 2 people on the ground.
- Over $10,000 cash is found in the purse of watergate conspirator howard hunt's wife.
- International human rights day is proclaimed by the united nations.
December 02, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 02, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 2nd, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 02, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 02, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 02, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:06 am and setting at 02:48 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1972.
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Who was born on December 02, 1972?
Famous people born on December 02, 1972:
- Alan Henderson
Nba forward (atlanta hawks).
- Sergei Zholtok
Latvian ice hockey player (d. 2004).
- Sergejs Žoltoks
Latvian ice hockey player (d. 2004).
- Zack Crockett
Nfl running back (indianapolis colts).
- Chris Burns
Canadian football league (calgary stampeders).
- Raphaëlle Duchemin
- Serhij Kandaurov
- Roman Rossa
- Pasquale Stafano
- Gabriele Roberto
- Simone Della Balda
- Gustavo Borges
- Gil Gomes
- András Gyürk
Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:
![Britney Spears]()
Britney SpearsAmerican singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.
![Nelly Furtado]()
Nelly FurtadoPortuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.
![Lucy Liu]()
Lucy LiuAmerican actress and producer.
![Steven Bauer]()
Steven BauerHavana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").
![Brendan Coyle]()
Brendan CoyleEnglish actor.
![Julie Harris]()
Julie HarrisAmerican actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
![Yvonne Catterfeld]()
Yvonne CatterfeldGerman actress and singer.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![Jana Kramer]()
Jana KramerJana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.
![Penelope Spheeris]()
Penelope SpheerisAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
December 02, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 4 months old,
or 616 months and 23 days old,
or 2681 weeks and 5 days old,
or 18772 days old,
if you were born on December 02, 1972.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1972?
There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 02, 1972.
December 02, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 02, 1972:
- Jose Limon
Mexican-American choreographer and dancer, known for his contributions to modern dance.
- Yip Man
Chinese martial artist (born 1893).
- Friedrich Christian Christiansen
German luftwaffe general, dies.
- José Limón
- Danio Bolognini
- Ettore Bastico
- Wassili Luckhardt
- Yip Man (葉問)
What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?
Famous deaths on December 2nd:
![Harrison Ford]()
Harrison FordAmerican actor.
![Desi Arnaz]()
Desi ArnazCuban-american actor and musician.
![Marty Feldman]()
Marty FeldmanMarty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.
![Robert Cummings]()
Robert CummingsAmerican actor.
![Gail Fisher]()
Gail FisherAmerican actress (born 1935).
![Michael Gothard]()
Michael GothardEnglish actor (born 1939).
- Bensyn Johnson
Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.
- Cartel de Medellin
Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.
- Nera Wolfe
Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.
- Marquis de Sade
French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.
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December 02, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 02, 1972:
- Laos - National Day
- United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
- R.C. Saints - St Bibiana
Observances on December 02, 1972:
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
December 02, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 02, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 27th and December 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 02, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1972 was Papa Was A Rollin' Stone by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.
December 02, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
- Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
- Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
- Lobo - I'd Love You To Want Me
- Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
December 02, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.
December 02, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
- Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
- Slade - GudBuy T'Jane
- Donny Osmond - Why
December 02, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1972 was You Ought To Be With Me by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.
December 02, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 02, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- The Stylistics - I'm Stone In Love With You
- The Manhattans - One Life To Live
December 02, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 02, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Anuraag
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Shakti Samanta
Starring: Ashok Kumar, Nutan, Vinod Mehra, Moushumi Chatterjee
The Asphyx
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Peter Newbrook
Starring: Robert Powell, Robert Stephens, Jane Lapotaire, Alex Scott
Revolver
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sergio Sollima
Starring: Agostina Belli, Paola Pitagora, Fabio Testi, Oliver Reed, Sal Borgese, Carla Mancini, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias, Marco Mariani, Calisto Calisti, Michel Bardinet, Daniel Beretta
Country: Italy
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
Release year: 1972
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Paul Newman, Ava Gardner, Roy Jenson, Gary Combs
Country: United States of America
The Triple Echo
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Michael Apted
Starring: Glenda Jackson, Oliver Reed, Brian Deacon, Anthony May
December 02, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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:
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Double Identity
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dennis Dimster
Die lieben Mitmenschen
Release year: 1972
Dead of Night
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau
Release year: 1972
December 02, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 02, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution
By: Dr. Robert Atkins
America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off
The Eiger Sanction
By: Trevanian
Jonathan Hemlock resides in a Long Island Gothic church that has been renovated. He is an artist professor, a mountain climber and a mercenary who performs assassinations (i.e.
The Winds Of War
By: Herman Wouk
The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.
To Serve Them All My Days
By: R.F. Delderfield
To Serve Them All my Days is the poignant story of David Powlett Jones, who returns from World War I wounded and shell-shocked. He is hired by Bamfylde School to teach history. There, he rejects the traditional curriculum and teaches …
The Best And The Brightest
By: David Halberstam
"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."
December 02, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 02, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
Who was the US President on December 02, 1972?
On December 02, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1972?
On December 02, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 02, 1972?
On December 02, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 2nd?
December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of December. 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 December 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
- 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.
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 December 1972?
December 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
