What happened on Friday August 04, 1972?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1972:

• Unprecedented Solar Storm Disrupts Global Systems A historically powerful solar storm creates massive geomagnetic disturbances, causing widespread disruptions to electric and communication grids. The coronal mass ejection (CME) reached Earth in a record 14.6 hours, accidentally triggering the detonation of U.S. naval mines near Haiphong, North Vietnam. This event highlighted the potential technological vulnerabilities to solar activity.
• Ugandan Asian Expulsion Begins Ugandan President Idi Amin announces a controversial policy of expelling British subjects of Asian origin from Uganda, marking the start of a significant ethnic displacement and human rights crisis. This action would lead to the forced exodus of approximately 80,000 Ugandan Asians, primarily of Indian descent, who were given 90 days to leave the country.
• Arthur Bremer Sentenced for Wallace Shooting Arthur Bremer is sentenced to 63 years in prison for the attempted assassination of Alabama Governor George Wallace on May 15, 1972. The shooting left Wallace paralyzed and significantly impacted his political career and the national political landscape.

Events in 1972

August 04, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1972

Newspapers from Aug. 04, 1972

August 04, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 217th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1972 can also be written as 8/4/1972 in the US and as 4/8/1972 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1972 in August 1972 calendar

Famous people born on August 04, 1972:

• Stefan Brogren

  Canadian actor, director, and producer best known for his work in television, particularly in youth-oriented series like Degrassi.

• Audrey Azoulay

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on August 4th

Famous people died on August 04, 1972:

• Tor Norberg

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on August 4th

August 04, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
2. Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
3. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
4. Wayne Newton - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
5. Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now

August 04, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Alice Cooper - School's Out
2. Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs - Seaside Shuffle
3. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
4. Hawkwind - Silver Machine
5. Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well

August 04, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1972 was Where Is The Love by Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Where Is The Love
2. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
3. Laura Lee - Rip Off
4. Detroit Emeralds - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)
5. Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 04, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1972 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 August 04, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 12:44 am and setting at 05:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on August 04, 1972

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Someone born on August 04, 1972 is:

52 years 9 months old,

or 633 months and 10 days old,

or 2753 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19276 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1972?

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 04, 1972.

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