Wednesday October 04, 1972: on this day

October 04, 1972 was the 278th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 04, 1972 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 04, 1972, who was born and died on October 04, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 04, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me by Mac Davis), movies (e.g. Last Tango in Paris, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci), TV series (e.g. M*A*S*H) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 4th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 04, 1972?


October 04, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 278th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1972 can also be written as 10/4/1972 in the US and as 4/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1972 in October 1972 calendar

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October 04, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 04, 1972:

  • Ted williams manages his final game as rangers lose to royals, 4-0

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October 04, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 4th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 04, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:12 am and setting at 05:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1972.

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Who was born on October 04, 1972?


Famous people born on October 04, 1972:

  • Suprena Johnson

    Legendary basketball player known for her scoring prowess.

  • Kurt Thomas

    American basketball player.

  • Rusty Fitzgerald

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- nhl center (pittsburgh penguins).

  • Joanna Stone

    Australian javelin thrower (1996 olympics).

  • Norberto Garrido

    Tackle (carolina panthers).

  • Kurt Thomas (basketball)
  • Alexandre Bompard
  • Stephanie Bast
  • Wendy Fitzwilliam
  • Dan Bejar
  • Denis Marti
  • Nicola Fratoianni
  • Christophe Sanchez
  • Natal'ja Šarova
  • Mélanie Maynard

Whose famous birthday is on October 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 4th:

  • Christoph Waltz
    Christoph Waltz

    Christoph waltz is an austrian actor known for his captivating performances in quentin tarantino films, particularly for his roles in...

  • Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon

    American actress, who is well-known for her roles in films since her 1970s debut.

  • Alicia Silverstone
    Alicia Silverstone

    American actress, producer and author.

  • Dakota Johnson
    Dakota Johnson

    American celebrity family, first child of actor husband don johnson and actress melanie griffith.

  • Julien Clerc
    Julien Clerc

    French chanson and pop singer.

  • Liev Schreiber
    Liev Schreiber

    He was an american actor on stage and screen.

  • Anne Rice
    Anne Rice

    American writer.

  • Wendy Makkena
    Wendy Makkena

    American actress and dancer, known for her versatility and experience in comedy, voice-over, film and shakespeare.

  • Paco León
    Paco León

    Spanish screenwriter and producer of spanish actor.

  • Melissa Benoist
    Melissa Benoist

    American actress and singer.

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October 04, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 24 days old,

or 2686 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18803 days old,

if you were born on October 04, 1972.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 4th 2024.

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

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

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October 04, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 04, 1972:

  • Colin Gordon

    Actor john-baron dies at 61.

  • Louis S B Leakey

    At 68, archaeologist/anthropologist dies.

What famous deaths happened on October 4th?

Famous deaths on October 4th:

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • Norman Wisdom
    Norman Wisdom

    English actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter (b. 1915).

  • Tom Bell
    Tom Bell

    English actor on stage and in film (born 1933).

  • Jill Bennett
    Jill Bennett

    Actress (skull and hawks), dies at 58 from unknown causes.

  • Evelean Rembrandt

    Evelean Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter, renowned for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.

  • Wildon Rembrandt

    Wildon Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his masterful use of chiaroscuro.

  • Mercedies Sosa

    Iconic Argentine singer known for her powerful voice and social activism.

  • Isaly Curie

    Isaly Curie was a French physicist and a pioneer in the study of radioactivity, who, together with her husband Pierre Curie and Henri...

  • Mally Planck

    Mally Planck was a German theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory, which revolutionized our understanding of the atomic and...

  • Max Weber

    German painter known for his expressionist works.

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October 04, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 04, 1972:

  • World Space Week, 4-10 October
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October 04, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 04, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 2nd and October 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1972 was Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me by Mac Davis, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 04, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 04, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me
  2. - Ben
  3. - Back Stabbers
  4. - Everybody Plays The Fool
  5. - Go All The Way

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 04, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 04, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mouldy Old Dough
  2. - How Can I Be Sure
  3. - Donna
  4. - You're A Lady
  5. - In A Broken Dream

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 1972 was Get On The Good Foot-Part 1 by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 04, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 04, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
  2. - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
  3. - Use Me
  4. - I'll Be Around
  5. - Everybody Plays The Fool

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October 04, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 04, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti

Country: United States of America

Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Barry Crocker, Barry Humphries, Spike Milligan, Peter Cook

Revolver

Revolver

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sergio Sollima

Starring: Agostina Belli, Paola Pitagora, Fabio Testi, Oliver Reed, Sal Borgese, Carla Mancini, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias, Marco Mariani, Calisto Calisti, Michel Bardinet, Daniel Beretta

Country: Italy

Solaris

Solaris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Starring: George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Tukur, Viola Davis

Country: United States of America

October 04, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 04, 1972 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

Release year: 1972

Written by:

Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher

Country: United States of America

Anna and the King

Anna and the King

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Tennant

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Spierig

The David Steinberg Show

The David Steinberg Show

Release year: 1972

Hec Ramsey

Hec Ramsey

Release year: 1972

Country: United States of America

October 04, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 04, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Paris Was Yesterday by Janet Flanner

Paris Was Yesterday

By:

1925 Flanner started her New Yorker "Letter From Paris" in which the majority of the pieces in this collection were drawn.

My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok

My Name Is Asher Lev

By:

Asher Lev, a Ladover Hashid, is kosher and prays three times daily. He also believes in the Ribbono Shel Olom (Master of the Universe).

A Nation Of Strangers by Vance Packard

A Nation Of Strangers

By:

McKay 1972, Very Good., Hardcover. 368 pages. Excellent condition in dust jacket. Very light wear. Third McKay printing. [Sociology Family, Community] Booksellers who sell out-of-print or antiquarian books since 1933.

The Peter Prescription by Laurence J. Peter

The Peter Prescription

By:

Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …

October 04, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 04, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hunt the Wumpus

Hunt the Wumpus

Platform: BASIC, TI-99/4A

Genre: Adventure game

Pong

Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Empire

Empire

Platform: PDP 11/45 (1971), HP2000 (1973), HP3000 (1984), DOS, Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows, Linux (2003)

Genre: 4X, wargame

history

Who was the US President on October 04, 1972?

On October 04, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 04, 1972?

On October 04, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 04, 1972?

On October 04, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 4th?

October 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Relations between india and russia: russian president vladimir putin arrives india to meet prime minister narendra modi.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army, allied paramilitary fighters, and the iraqi army storm the isil-held hawija in kirkuk governorate. hawija remains one of the few remaining strongholds of isil in iraq.
  • 2016 - Sectarianism and violence in pakistan: two motorcyclists open fire on a bus heading to hazara town in quetta, pakistan. the attack killed four shia hazara women and injured two others. (the daily mail, (dawn)

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What happened in 1972?

1972 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos announces over television and radio the implementation of martial law.
  • President Marcos ends emergency crisis in Philippines
  • Dude opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 16 performances

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What was the calendar for October 1972?

October 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Wednesday October 4, 1972