What happened on Sunday June 04, 1972?

About June 4th, 1972, in brief:

  • Historical events: African-American activist Angela Davis was acquitted of murder charges by an all-white jury in San Jose, California, after a high-profile 14-week trial. Her case was a significant moment in the civil rights movement, highlighting racial tensions and judicial fairness in the early 1970s.
  • Day of the week: June 4th, 1972 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers
  • #1 UK song: Vincent by Don McLean
  • Popular movie: Solaris directed by Steven Soderbergh

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June 04, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 04, 1972:

  • Angela Davis Acquitted in Landmark Trial African-American activist Angela Davis was acquitted of murder charges by an all-white jury in San Jose, California, after a high-profile 14-week trial. Her case was a significant moment in the civil rights movement, highlighting racial tensions and judicial fairness in the early 1970s.
  • Tragic Train Crash in Bangladesh A devastating train accident occurred in Jessore, Bangladesh, when an overcrowded express train collided with a stalled train at the main station. The catastrophic crash resulted in 76 fatalities and over 500 injuries, highlighting significant transportation safety challenges.
  • Carol Mann Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Carol Mann secured victory at the LPGA Lady Carling Golf Open, showcasing women's athletic achievements in professional sports during the early 1970s.
  • Record Number of Baseball Shutouts A remarkable day in Major League Baseball saw a record 8 shutouts pitched across 16 games, with 5 in the American League and 3 in the National League, highlighting exceptional pitching performances.
  • Nikka Costa's Birth Nikka Costa, an American funk singer, was born, who would later become known for her distinctive musical style and contributions to the funk and soul genres.

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

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What day of the week was June 04, 1972?


June 04, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 156th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 04, 1972 can also be written as 6/4/1972 in the US and as 4/6/1972 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 04, 1972?


Famous people born on June 04, 1972:

  • Rob Huebel

    Rob Huebel is an American comedian, actor, producer, and screenwriter known for his comedic work in television and film.

  • Derian Hatcher

    Derian Hatcher is a professional NHL defenseman from Sterling Heights, Michigan, who played for the Dallas Stars.

  • Joe Hill (writer)

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June 04, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 04, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 29th and June 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 04, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

  1. - I'll Take You There youtube
  2. - Oh Girl youtube
  3. - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face youtube
  4. - The Candy Man youtube
  5. - Sylvia's Mother youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 04, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

  1. - Vincent youtube
  2. - Metal Guru youtube
  3. - Take Me Bak 'Ome youtube
  4. - At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies youtube
  5. - Rockin' Robin youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 04, 1972 was Oh Girl by Chi-Lites, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

  1. - Oh Girl
  2. - I'll Take You There youtube
  3. - Look What You Done For Me youtube
  4. - Woman's Gotta Have It
  5. - There It Is (Part 1)
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June 04, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 4th is Gemini.

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

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

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June 04, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 04, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 04, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:51 am and setting at 01:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jun 26, 1972.

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How old is someone born on June 04, 1972?


Someone born on June 04, 1972 is:

52 years 11 months old,

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or 2762 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19337 days old,

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

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

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