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see horoscope and birth chart for September 04, 1972What happened on Monday, September 4, 1972?
About September 4th, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 4, 1972, swimmer Mark Spitz achieved a historic milestone by winning his seventh gold medal at the Munich Olympics. This record-setting performance solidified his status as one of the greatest Olympians.
- Day of the week: September 4th, 1972 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan
- #1 UK song: Mama Weer All Crazee Now by Slade
- Popular movie: The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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- September 04, 1972: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 04, 1972?
- Who was born on September 04, 1972?
- September 04, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- September 04, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- September 04, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 04, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 04, 1972?
- Back in 1972
September 04, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 04, 1972:
- Mark Spitz's historic Olympic achievement On September 4, 1972, swimmer Mark Spitz achieved a historic milestone by winning his seventh gold medal at the Munich Olympics. This record-setting performance solidified his status as one of the greatest Olympians. source: britannica.com
- The Price Is Right Returns On September 4, 1972, Bob Barker began a 35-year run as host of "The New Price Is Right," which premiered on CBS. Barker would host the show (later simply "The Price Is Right") until June 15, 2007. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Major Art Theft in Montreal On September 4, 1972, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts was robbed, marking the largest art theft in Canadian history. Armed thieves entered through a disabled skylight, overpowered the guards, and stole 18 paintings—including works by Delacroix, Gainsborough, and a rare Rembrandt landscape—as well as jewelry and figurines. Despite ransom attempts, the stolen items have never been recovered. source: en.wikipedia.org
- KOCE PBS Station Launch KOCE, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station for Huntington Beach, California, begins broadcasting its first programs.
September 04, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1972
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What day of the week was September 04, 1972?
September 04, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 248th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 04, 1972 can also be written as 9/4/1972 in the US and as 4/9/1972 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 04, 1972?
Famous people born on September 04, 1972:
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Françoise YipFrançoise Yip is a Canadian actress known for her roles in Hong Kong action films as well as North American cinema and television. She rose to fame for her performances in movies like 'Rumble in the Bronx' and 'Black Mask,' and she has established herself as a prominent figure in action and genre films. [bio]
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Merald Knight in AtlantaSinger from Atlanta, member of the legendary group Gladys Knight & the Pips.
September 04, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
September 04, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 04, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 4th and September 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 04, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 04, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
- The Hollies - Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)
- Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
- Mac Davis - Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me
- Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
September 04, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 04, 1972 was Mama Weer All Crazee Now by Slade, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.
- Slade - Mama Weer All Crazee Now
- Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
- Faron Young - It's Four In The Morning
- David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
- Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes
September 04, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 04, 1972 was Back Stabbers by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.
- The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
- Joe Simon - Power Of Love
- James Brown - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
- The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool
- Jackson 5 - Lookin' Through The Windows
September 04, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 4th is Virgo.
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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 04, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 04, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 04, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 04, 1972 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 04, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:58 am and setting at 06:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1972.
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Someone born on September 04, 1972 is:
53 years 10 months old,
or 646 months and 30 days old,
or 2813 weeks
or 19691 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 04, 1972?
There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 4th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 04, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 04, 1972.
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Why 1972 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 4, 1972, a 1972 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 4, 1972 includes Mark Spitz's historic Olympic achievement, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 4, 1972 included “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O'Sullivan, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 4, 1972 included The Godfather, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 4, 1972 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Françoise Yip, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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