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February 03, 1972 was the 34th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 03, 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 February 03, 1972, who was born and died on February 03, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 03, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. Tightrope) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 3rd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 03, 1972?
- February 03, 1972: What happened on that day?
- February 03, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 03, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 03, 1972?
- February 03, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 03, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- February 03, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 03, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- February 03, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 03, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 03, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 03, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 03, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 03, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on February 03, 1972?
What day of the week was February 03, 1972?
February 03, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 34th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 03, 1972 can also be written as 2/3/1972 in the US and as 3/2/1972 in UK and Europe.
February 03, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 03, 1972:
- 11th winter olympic games opens in sapporo, japan (1st in asia)
- Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
- The first day of the seven-day 1972 iran blizzard, which would kill at least 4,000 people, making it the deadliest snowstorm in history.
February 03, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 03, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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February 03, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 03, 1972 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 03, 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 February 03, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 09:07 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Feb 29, 1972.
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Who was born on February 03, 1972?
Famous people born on February 03, 1972:
- Victor LaValle
American author known for his works in the horror genre.
- Jesper Kyd
Danish composer known for his work on video game soundtracks, including the Assassin's Creed series.
- Annika Larsson
Multimedia artist.
- Mitchell Joachim
Architect.
- Tyrone Poole
Nfl cornerback (carolina panthers).
- Keith Elias
Nfl running back (new york giants).
- Mart Poom
Estonian footballer.
- Jermaine Smith
Nfl defensive tackle (green bay packers - super bowl 31).
- Jean-Philippe Doux
- Riku Korhonen
- Franny Armstrong
- Liskula Cohen
- Paul Hall
- Georg Koch
- Matthias Simmen
- Hanne Staff
- Sergej Mamčur
Whose famous birthday is on February 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 3rd:
![Daddy Yankee]()
Daddy YankeeDaddy yankee is a puerto rican reggaeton rapper known for popularizing reggaeton music worldwide and for hits like 'gasolina' and...
![Isla Fisher]()
Isla FisherIsla fisher is a scottish-australian actress known for her roles in movies such as wedding crashers and confessions of a shopaholic.
![Blythe Danner]()
Blythe DannerBlythe danner is an american actress known for her work in film, television, and theater, and for being the mother of actress gwyneth...
![Morgan Fairchild]()
Morgan FairchildAmerican actress, best known for her underwear and seductive roles in tv series like "search for tomorrow", 1971, "dallas," 1978 and...
![Paul Auster]()
Paul AusterAmerican director and author whose writings combine absurdism, reality, crime fiction and the search to identity and personal meaning in...
![Nathan Lane]()
Nathan LaneAmerican actor.
![Sean Kingston]()
Sean KingstonJamaican/american singer/rapper.
![Maura Tierney]()
Maura TierneyMaura Tierney is an American actress known for her roles in ER and The Affair.
![Michael Cimino]()
Michael CiminoAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Peggy Ann Garner]()
Peggy Ann GarnerActress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.
February 03, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 2 months old,
or 626 months and 17 days old,
or 2724 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19070 days old,
if you were born on February 03, 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 February 03, 1972?
There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 3rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 03, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 03, 1972.
February 03, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 03, 1972:
- John Litel
Actor (big boss crime doctor, my buddy), passes away at 79.
- Sverre Grøner
- Mario Abruzzese
- Ramón Prieto Bances
What famous deaths happened on February 3rd?
Famous deaths on February 3rd:
![Lana Clarkson]()
Lana ClarksonAmerican actress and model (born 1962).
![Maria Schneider]()
Maria SchneiderMaria schneider was a french actress known for her role in the controversial film last tango in paris.
![Audrey Meadows]()
Audrey MeadowsAmerican actress, alice - the honeymooners, dies at the age of 69.
![Joe Alaskey]()
Joe AlaskeyAmerican actor (b. 1952).
![Mary Healy]()
Mary HealyNew orleans, louisiana -- actress (2nd fiddle, he married his wife).
![Nancy Kulp]()
Nancy KulpHarrisburg, pennsylvania -- actress (miss hashaway-beverly hillbillies).
- Joahan Gutenberg
Inventor of the printing press.
- Tullio Campagnolo
Inventor of the quick-release skewer for bicycle wheels.
- Ranald Boyd
Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Kyrstal Lyne
American actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 3rd
February 03, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 03, 1972:
- Japan - the festival of Setsubun before spring.
- United States - Four Chaplains Day.
- Mozambique - Heroes' Day.
Saints celebrated on February 03, 1972:
- Saints Berlindis, Celsa and Nona.
- Saint Blaise, Catholics visit churches to have their throats blessed.
- Saint Ansgar, patron saint of Denmark
- Saint Werburgh
- Saint Hadelin (+690)
February 03, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 03, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 31st and February 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 03, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 1972 was American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.
February 03, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 03, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Melanie - Brand New Key
- Badfinger - Day After Day
- Nilsson - Without You
February 03, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 1972 was Son Of My Father by Chicory Tip, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.
February 03, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 03, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
- T Rex - Telegram Sam
- The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
- Don McLean - American Pie
- Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
February 03, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.
February 03, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 03, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al Green - Let's Stay Together
- Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
- Jackson 5 - Sugar Daddy
- Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
- Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
February 03, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 03, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Amar Prem
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Shakti Samanta
Starring: Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore, Sujit Kumar, Bindu
The Cowboys
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Mark Rydell
Starring: John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst
Country: United States of America
Eagle in a Cage
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Fielder Cook
Starring: John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Billie Whitelaw, Kenneth Haigh
Black Killer
Release year: 1971
Directed by: Carlo Croccolo
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Malfatti, Antonio Cantafora, Dante Maggio, Enzo Pulcrano, Fred Robsham, Mary Mulligan
Country: Italy
February 03, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 03, 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:
Tightrope
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Richard Tuggle
The Hilarious House of Frightenstein
Release year: 1971
Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais
Country: Canada
February 03, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 03, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee
By: Dee Brown
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was immediately recognized as an important and controversial book. Its first publication in 1971.
The Naive And Sentimental Lover
By: John Le Carré
A LOVE STORY THAT TURNS PAGES FROM THE GRANDMASTER of SPY THRILLERS Aldo is a sentimental and naive lover. He is a successful and judicious man who is thrown from the orderly certainty of his life when he meets Shamus, …
Jennie, Volume Two
By: Ralph G. Martin
Paperback - Nonfiction Volume 2 of the Lady Randolph Churchill's life 1895-1921
The Day Of The Jackal
By: Frederick Forsyth
THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The
The Exorcist
By: William Peter Blatty
The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …
February 03, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 03, 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 February 03, 1972?
On February 03, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 03, 1972?
On February 03, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 03, 1972?
On February 03, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 3rd?
February 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of February. 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 February 3rd, such as:
- 2019 - French air force mirage 2000 fighter aircrafts struck a convoy consisting of approximately 40 pickups belonging to an armed group who entered northern chad via libya at the request of chadian authorities.
- 2018 - The london-based syrian observatory for human rights reports on the shooting down of a sukhoi su-25 su-25 aircraft by unidentified rebel groups over idlib governorate. it was also reported that its pilot was also killed. although the pilot managed to escape with his parachute, he was shot and killed while fighting with a pistol in an attempt to avoid capture. no groups claim responsibility. this version of events is supported by the russian ministry of defence.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). according to afghan police, eight members of their force were killed at a faryab province checkpoint by the taliban.
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 February 1972?
February 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
