Saturday February 05, 1972: on this day

February 05, 1972 was the 36th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 05, 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 February 05, 1972, who was born and died on February 05, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 05, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. Tightrope) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 5th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 05, 1972?


February 05, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 36th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1972 can also be written as 2/5/1972 in the US and as 5/2/1972 in UK and Europe.

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February 05, 1972: What happened on that day?


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February 05, 1972: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 05, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 05, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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February 05, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 05, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 February 05, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:50 pm and setting at 09:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Feb 29, 1972.

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Who was born on February 05, 1972?


Famous people born on February 05, 1972:

  • Tony Johnson
    Tony Johnson

    Tight end (new orleans saints).

  • Mary Crown Princess of Denmark

    Mary crown princess of denmark is a member of the danish royal family and is mostly known for her charitable work and advocacy for various...

  • Chalsea Cain

    Bestselling American author of thriller novels.

  • Crown Mary

    Mary donaldson, a danish princess by marriage, was the first australian woman to marry prince frederik (heir to the crown) in copenhagen on...

  • Kristopher Carter

    American composer.

  • Koriki Chōshū

    Japanese comedian.

  • Mary

    Crown princess of denmark.

  • Brad Fittler

    Australian rugby league player coach, and sportscaster.

  • Chris Bailey

    Ice hockey defenseman (usa, olympics - 1998).

  • Erin Phillips in Mexico

    Missouri, usa; miss missouri-america (1995).

  • Luke Greenfield
  • Nicole Humbert
  • Michelangelo Crispi
  • Concetta Damante
  • Davide Calì
  • Gao Jianbin
  • Mary Donaldson
  • Mary Donaldson de Frederik de épouse Danemark

Whose famous birthday is on February 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 5th:

  • Abhishek Bachchan
    Abhishek Bachchan

    Abhishek bachchan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for being the son of legendary actor amitabh bachchan.

  • Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling

    British actress.

  • William Burroughs
    William Burroughs

    American bisexual writer and heroin addict.

  • Laura Linney
    Laura Linney

    Laura linney is an american actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Jennifer jason leigh is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'single white female' and 'the hateful eight'.

  • Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey

    American actress who wore a hippie look during the 1960s.

  • Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen

    Michael sheen is a welsh actor known for his roles in films such as frost/nixon, the queen, and the twilight saga.

  • Benoît Jacquot
    Benoît Jacquot

    French screenwriter and film director.

  • Jussi Björling
    Jussi Björling

    Swedish tenor (d. 1960).

  • Michael Mann
    Michael Mann

    American filmmaker.

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February 05, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 1 month old,

or 625 months and 14 days old,

or 2719 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19036 days old,

if you were born on February 05, 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 February 05, 1972?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 05, 1972.

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February 05, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 05, 1972:

  • Marianne Moore

    American poet, author, critic, and translator (b. 1887).

  • Stefano Pirandello

What famous deaths happened on February 5th?

Famous deaths on February 5th:

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances in films like The Sound of Music and Beginners.

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger

    Actor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).

  • Thelma Ritter
    Thelma Ritter

    American actress and singer (d. 1969).

  • Franklin Cover
    Franklin Cover

    American actor (born 1928).

  • George Arliss
    George Arliss

    British actor on the stage who rose to fame at the age of 53.

  • Dolores Moran
    Dolores Moran

    Actress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56.

  • Gwili Andre
    Gwili Andre

    Actress (no other woman roar of the dragon).

  • Aloise Corbaz

    Swiss outsider artist known for her intricate drawings and paintings created while institutionalized.

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February 05, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 05, 1972:

  • Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.

Saints celebrated on February 05, 1972:

  • Saint Bertolf
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February 05, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 05, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 31st and February 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 05, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1972 was American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

February 05, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 05, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
  2. - Let's Stay Together
  3. - Brand New Key
  4. - Day After Day
  5. - Without You

February 05, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1972 was Son Of My Father by Chicory Tip, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

February 05, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 05, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Son Of My Father
  2. - Telegram Sam
  3. - Have You Seen Her
  4. - American Pie
  5. - Mother Of Mine

February 05, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

February 05, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 05, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Stay Together
  2. - Clean Up Woman
  3. - Sugar Daddy
  4. - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
  5. - That's The Way I Feel About Cha

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February 05, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 05, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Amar Prem

Amar Prem

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Shakti Samanta

Starring: Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore, Sujit Kumar, Bindu

The Cowboys

The Cowboys

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Mark Rydell

Starring: John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst

Country: United States of America

Eagle in a Cage

Eagle in a Cage

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Fielder Cook

Starring: John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Billie Whitelaw, Kenneth Haigh

Black Killer

Black Killer

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Carlo Croccolo

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Malfatti, Antonio Cantafora, Dante Maggio, Enzo Pulcrano, Fred Robsham, Mary Mulligan

Country: Italy

February 05, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 05, 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:

Tightrope

Tightrope

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Richard Tuggle

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Release year: 1971

Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais

Country: Canada

February 05, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 05, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Naive And Sentimental Lover by John Le Carré

The Naive And Sentimental Lover

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A LOVE STORY THAT TURNS PAGES FROM THE GRANDMASTER of SPY THRILLERS Aldo is a sentimental and naive lover. He is a successful and judicious man who is thrown from the orderly certainty of his life when he meets Shamus, …

Jennie, Volume Two by Ralph G. Martin

Jennie, Volume Two

By:

Paperback - Nonfiction Volume 2 of the Lady Randolph Churchill's life 1895-1921

Beyond Freedom And Dignity by B. F. Skinner

Beyond Freedom And Dignity

By:

This profound and controversial book, a landmark in 20th-century thought, was originally published in 1971 by B. F. Skinner. It is a definitive statement on humankind and society.

Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash

Eleanor And Franklin

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#1 New York Times Bestseller--Winners of the Pulitzer Prize & National Book AwardIn Joseph P.'s extraordinary biography about the most important political couple of the 20th century, Joseph P.

Tracy And Hepburn by Garson Kanin

Tracy And Hepburn

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The classic Hollywood memoir is back and this time with a new introduction by the author. Spence Tracy and Kate Hepburn were the celebrity couple that everyone knew, but few actually knew.

February 05, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 05, 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 February 05, 1972?

On February 05, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 05, 1972?

On February 05, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 05, 1972?

On February 05, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 5th?

February 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of February. 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 February 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: ben wallace, the united kingdom minister of security, stated that he believes john cantlie, a british photojournalist, is still alive and being held hostage in syria by islamic state militants.
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: 2018 ariel stabbing: a palestinian rabbi is killed by an israeli arab outside of the israeli-occupied west bank settlement at ariel.
  • 2017 - In afghanistan and northern pakistan, heavy snowfall and avalanches have killed dozens of people. kabul international airport has been closed due to snow and/or ice. (bbc),

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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 February 1972?

February 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

Discover how February 1972 calendar looked like.

Saturday February 5, 1972