What happened on Tuesday May 02, 1972?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1972:

• Death of J. Edgar Hoover J. Edgar Hoover, the long-serving and controversial director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, died of a heart attack, marking the end of an era in American law enforcement and intelligence.
• Sunshine Silver Mine Disaster A catastrophic electrical fire erupted in the Sunshine Silver mine in Kellogg, Idaho, resulting in the tragic deaths of 126 miners. This devastating industrial accident highlighted critical safety deficiencies in underground mining operations during the early 1970s.
• Birth of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Dwayne Johnson, professionally known as 'The Rock', was born. He would later become a globally renowned professional wrestler and successful Hollywood actor, bridging entertainment and sports.
• CIA Leadership Change Lieutenant General Vernon A. Walters was appointed as the deputy director of the United States Central Intelligence Agency, marking a significant leadership transition in the intelligence community during the Cold War era.
• US Nuclear Testing The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its ongoing nuclear weapons research and development program during the Cold War period.
• NASCAR Racing Milestone Buddy Baker made history by becoming the first stock car driver to complete a 500-mile race in under three hours, winning the Winston Select 500 at Alabama International Motor Speedway in Talladega, setting a significant speed record in motorsports.
• Erik Maes Birth Erik Maes, a Dutch soccer player who played for MVV, was born on this date.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from May. 02, 1972

Newspapers from May. 02, 1972

May 02, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1972 can also be written as 5/2/1972 in the US and as 2/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1972 in May 1972 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1972:

• Dwayne Johnson

  Globally renowned actor, producer, and former professional wrestler who rose to international fame as 'The Rock' in WWE and later became a...

• Alec Empire

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on May 2nd

Famous people died on May 02, 1972:

• J. Edgar Hoover

  American 1st director of the federal bureau of investigation (b. 1895).

• Henri Diamant-Berger
• Rudolf Krupitzer

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on May 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
2. Joe Tex - I Gotcha
3. The Stylistics - Betcha By Golly, Wow
4. Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
5. Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 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 May 1st and May 7th.

1. Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
4. Vicky Leandros - Come What May
5. Elton John - Rocket Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
2. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
3. Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
4. Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming
5. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 09:12 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1972

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Someone born on May 02, 1972 is:

53 years and 21 days old,

or 636 months and 21 days old,

or 2768 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19379 days old,

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

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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

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

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