What happened on Monday July 03, 1972?

Here's what happened on July 03, 1972:

• Simla Agreement Signed Between India and Pakistan On July 3, 1972, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan signed the historic Simla Agreement, a landmark diplomatic accord aimed at establishing peaceful relations between the two nations. The agreement resolved to settle future disputes through bilateral negotiations, facilitated the release of prisoners of war from the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, and established a framework for military disengagement along their 460-mile border. This diplomatic milestone represented a significant step towards reducing tensions and promoting regional stability in South Asia.
• Sectarian Violence in Belfast: Catholic Civilians Killed On July 3, 1972, during the height of the Northern Ireland conflict known as 'The Troubles', two Catholic civilians were fatally shot in Belfast, likely by members of the Ulster Defence Association (UDA), a loyalist paramilitary organization. This tragic incident exemplified the ongoing sectarian violence that characterized the period, highlighting the deep-rooted tensions between Catholic and Protestant communities in Northern Ireland.
• 'Fiddler on the Roof' Concludes Broadway Run On July 3, 1972, the legendary Broadway musical 'Fiddler on the Roof', created by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick and starring Zero Mostel, concluded its remarkable run at the Broadway Theater in New York City. The production had achieved an impressive milestone of 3,242 performances and won 9 prestigious Tony Awards, cementing its place in American theatrical history. The musical, based on Sholem Aleichem's stories, explored Jewish life in a small Russian village and became a cultural touchstone.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Jul. 03, 1972

Newspapers from Jul. 03, 1972

July 03, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 185th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 03, 1972 can also be written as 7/3/1972 in the US and as 3/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

July 03, 1972 in July 1972 calendar

Famous people born on July 03, 1972:

• Pieter de Villiers
• Matt Schulze (actor)

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on July 3rd

Famous people died on July 03, 1972:

• Mississippi Fred McDowell
• Vittorio Mascheroni
• Hal Walker

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on July 3rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 03, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

1. Bill Withers - Lean On Me
2. Billy Preston - Outa-Space
3. Neil Diamond - Song Sung Blue
4. Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now
5. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 03, 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

1. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
2. Gary Glitter - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
3. Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
4. Dr Hook & The Medicine Show - Sylvia's Mother
5. The Sweet - Little Willy

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 03, 1972 was (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

1. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
2. Billy Preston - Outa-Space
3. Bill Withers - Lean On Me
4. The Jimmy Castor Bunch - Troglodyte (Cave Man)
5. Michael Jackson - I Wanna Be Where You Are

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 3rd is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 03, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 03, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:45 pm and setting at 01:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jul 26, 1972.

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Someone born on July 03, 1972 is:

52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months and 3 days old,

or 2761 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19331 days old,

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

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

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