Monday October 02, 1972: on this day

October 02, 1972 was the 276th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 02, 1972, who was born and died on October 02, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me by Mac Davis), movies (e.g. Last Tango in Paris, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci), TV series (e.g. M*A*S*H) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 02, 1972?


October 02, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 276th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1972 can also be written as 10/2/1972 in the US and as 2/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1972 in October 1972 calendar

history

October 02, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 1972:

  • From israel with love opens at palace theater nyc for 8 performances
  • Bill stoneman of montreal pitches his 2nd no-hitter, beating mets, 7-0
  • Danish population votes for european common market membership
  • Ron johnson becomes first new york giants' player to score four touchdowns (vs philadelphia eagles).
  • Aeroflot il-18 crashes near black sea resort of sochi, kills 105.
  • Denmark joins the european community the faroe islands stay out.

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October 02, 1972: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • New York Giants - Philadelphia Eagles : 27 - 12
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October 02, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

Rat chinese zodiac sign

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 02, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 02, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:00 am and setting at 04:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1972.

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Who was born on October 02, 1972?


Famous people born on October 02, 1972:

  • Dimetri Verhulst

    Belgian author known for his novel 'The Misfortunates'.

  • Aaron McKie

    Nba guard (portland trail blazers and philadelphia 76ers).

  • Emma Colberti

    Emma colberti is a french actress known for her roles in various french television series and films.

  • Tara Holland

    American model miss america 1997.

  • Rafael Carmona

    Rio piedras, puerto rico -- pitcher (seattle mariners).

  • Patricia Gauani

    Miss usa-delaware (1997).

  • Dimitri Verhulst (author)
  • Ingi Rasmussen
  • Gift Muzadzi
  • Aleksandar Vulin
  • Abdulnasser Al Obaidly
  • Michele Gamba
  • NaShawn Kearse
  • Lee Sang-yeop
  • Leonardo Lupi

Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks

    Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

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October 02, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 26 days old,

or 2686 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18805 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 02, 1972?

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

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

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

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October 02, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 1972:

  • Günter Dietrich
  • Ulderico De Cesaris

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd

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October 02, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 02, 1972:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 1972:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 2nd and October 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1972 was Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me by Mac Davis, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 02, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me
  2. - Ben
  3. - Back Stabbers
  4. - Everybody Plays The Fool
  5. - Go All The Way

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 02, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mouldy Old Dough
  2. - How Can I Be Sure
  3. - Donna
  4. - You're A Lady
  5. - In A Broken Dream

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1972 was Get On The Good Foot-Part 1 by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 02, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 02, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
  2. - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
  3. - Use Me
  4. - I'll Be Around
  5. - Everybody Plays The Fool

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October 02, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 02, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti

Country: United States of America

Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Barry Crocker, Barry Humphries, Spike Milligan, Peter Cook

Revolver

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

Solaris

Solaris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Starring: George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Tukur, Viola Davis

Country: United States of America

October 02, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

Release year: 1972

Written by:

Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher

Country: United States of America

Anna and the King

Anna and the King

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Tennant

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Spierig

The David Steinberg Show

The David Steinberg Show

Release year: 1972

Hec Ramsey

Hec Ramsey

Release year: 1972

Country: United States of America

October 02, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 02, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Nation Of Strangers by Vance Packard

A Nation Of Strangers

By:

McKay 1972, Very Good., Hardcover. 368 pages. Excellent condition in dust jacket. Very light wear. Third McKay printing. [Sociology Family, Community] Booksellers who sell out-of-print or antiquarian books since 1933.

The Peter Prescription by Laurence J. Peter

The Peter Prescription

By:

Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.

Captains And The Kings by Taylor Caldwell

Captains And The Kings

By:

Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

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.

My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok

My Name Is Asher Lev

By:

Asher Lev, a Ladover Hashid, is kosher and prays three times daily. He also believes in the Ribbono Shel Olom (Master of the Universe).

October 02, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 02, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hunt the Wumpus

Hunt the Wumpus

Platform: BASIC, TI-99/4A

Genre: Adventure game

Pong

Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Empire

Empire

Platform: PDP 11/45 (1971), HP2000 (1973), HP3000 (1984), DOS, Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows, Linux (2003)

Genre: 4X, wargame

history

Who was the US President on October 02, 1972?

On October 02, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1972?

On October 02, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 02, 1972?

On October 02, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

Find out more about October 2nd

history

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 October 1972?

October 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1972 calendar looked like.

Monday October 2, 1972