What happened on Saturday March 04, 1972?

Here's what happened on March 04, 1972:

• California Lowers Voting Age A landmark law took effect in California, lowering the age of majority from 21 to 18, enabling approximately 1.1 million young people to reach adulthood and gain voting rights. This change was part of the broader youth empowerment movement of the early 1970s.
• Libya-Soviet Union Cooperation Treaty Libya and the Soviet Union signed a significant cooperation treaty, reflecting the geopolitical dynamics and diplomatic relations of the Cold War era.
• Roberta Flack's Chart Debut Roberta Flack's iconic song 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' entered the Billboard Magazine charts at No. 77, marking the beginning of its journey to becoming a classic love song.
• Robert Smith, NFL Running Back Robert Smith, a professional NFL running back who played for the Minnesota Vikings, was born. He would become a notable player in the league during his career.
• Stoke City Wins Football League Cup Stoke City defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 1972 Football League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, with 100,000 fans in attendance, marking a significant moment in the club's football history.
• Birth of Jos Verstappen Jos Verstappen, a notable Dutch Formula 1 racing driver, was born on this date. He would later become known for his racing career and as the father of Max Verstappen, a prominent contemporary Formula 1 driver.
• World Record in Speed Skating Erhard Keller from Germany set a world record in the 1000-meter speed skating event, completing the distance in 1:18.5, showcasing exceptional athletic performance.
• Birth of Pae Gil-Su Pae Gil-Su, a North Korean Olympic gymnast, was born. He would represent North Korea in international gymnastics competitions, contributing to the country's sporting legacy.
• Martin Saint Pierre, Olympic Walker Martin Saint Pierre, a 20-kilometer walker from Ripon, Quebec, Canada, who would later compete in the 1996 Olympics, was born on this date.
• End of Penrith to Keswick Train Service The last train ran between Penrith and Keswick in the United Kingdom, marking the end of a significant local transportation route in the region.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Mar. 04, 1972

Newspapers from Mar. 04, 1972

March 04, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 64th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 04, 1972 can also be written as 3/4/1972 in the US and as 4/3/1972 in UK and Europe.

March 04, 1972 in March 1972 calendar

Famous people born on March 04, 1972:

• Robert Smith

  Lead singer and guitarist of The Cure, an iconic alternative rock band that significantly influenced gothic and post-punk music.

• Ivy Queen

  Renowned Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and record producer in the reggaeton and Latin music scene.

• Nocturno Culto

  Norwegian musician known for his work in black metal bands Darkthrone and Satyricon.

• Yann Bonato

  French basketball player who represented France and won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

• Jos Verstappen

  Professional Dutch race car driver with a notable career in motorsports.

• Katherine Center

  Contemporary American fiction author known for her heartwarming and emotionally resonant novels.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on March 4th

Famous people died on March 04, 1972:

• Harold Barrowclough

  New zealand general, lawyer, and politician, 8th chief justice of new zealand (b. 1894).

• Luba Mirella

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on March 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 04, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

1. Nilsson - Without You
2. Carpenters - Hurting Each Other
3. Climax - Precious And Few
4. The Osmonds - Down By The Lazy River
5. Bread - Everything I Own

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 04, 1972 was American Pie by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

1. Don McLean - American Pie
2. The New Seekers - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
3. Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
4. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 04, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

1. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
2. James Brown - Talking Loud And Saying Nothing - Part I
3. Wilson Pickett - Fire And Water
4. Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
5. Detroit Emeralds - You Want It, You Got It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 4th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 04, 1972 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 04, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 08:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Mar 29, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on March 04, 1972

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Someone born on March 04, 1972 is:

53 years 1 month old,

or 637 months and 19 days old,

or 2772 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19408 days old,

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

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 4th 2026.

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

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

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