What happened on Monday January 03, 1972?

Here's what happened on January 03, 1972:

• Kurt Waldheim Becomes UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim of Austria was appointed as the fourth Secretary General of the United Nations, succeeding U Thant. This marked a significant moment in international diplomacy during the Cold War era.
• Iberia Airlines Flight 602 Tragedy Iberia Airlines Flight 602 crashed into a mountain peak while attempting to land at Ibiza, resulting in the tragic loss of all 104 passengers and crew on board. This devastating accident highlighted the challenges of aviation safety during the early 1970s.
• Nebraska Cornhuskers Win Orange Bowl Championship The top-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers decisively defeated the second-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 38-6 in the Orange Bowl, securing the national college football championship as determined by the Associated Press and United Press International polls.
• Jacques Wildberger, Composer Recognition of Jacques Wildberger, a notable composer who contributed to the musical landscape of the late 20th century.

Events in 1972

January 03, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 03, 1972

Newspapers from Jan. 03, 1972

January 03, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1972 can also be written as 1/3/1972 in the US and as 3/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

Famous people died on January 03, 1972:

• Mohan Rakesh

  Prominent Indian playwright and novelist who significantly contributed to modern Hindi literature, known for his innovative narrative...

• Frans Masereel
• Elisabeth Schiemann

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on January 3rd

January 03, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1972 was Brand New Key by Melanie, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Melanie - Brand New Key
2. Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
3. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
4. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
5. Michael Jackson - Got To Be There

January 03, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1972 was I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
2. Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
3. Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
4. Congregation - Softly Whispering I Love You
5. T Rex - Jeepster

January 03, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
2. Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
3. Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
4. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
5. The Honey Cone - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

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January 03, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 03, 1972 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 03, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 09:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on January 03, 1972

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Someone born on January 03, 1972 is:

53 years 4 months old,

or 640 months and 21 days old,

or 2785 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19500 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 03, 1972?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 03, 1972.

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