What happened on Saturday February 05, 1972?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1972:

• US Airport Security Measures Implemented United States airlines begin mandatory passenger and baggage inspections, marking an early step in modern airport security protocols following increasing global terrorism concerns.
• Bob Douglas Enters Basketball Hall of Fame Bob Douglas becomes the first African American inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, a significant milestone in recognizing Black contributions to professional sports.
• Bokassa Declares Himself President for Life Jean-Bédel Bokassa, President of the Central African Republic since 1966, proclaims himself 'President for Life', further consolidating his authoritarian control over the nation.
• Death of Poet Marianne Moore Marianne Moore, a renowned American modernist poet and Pulitzer Prize winner, passes away at the age of 84, leaving behind a significant literary legacy.
• Birth of Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark Mary Elizabeth, Crown Princess of Denmark, was born on this date. She would later become a prominent member of the Danish royal family after marrying Crown Prince Frederik in 2004.
• Jerry Reed Song Charts Jerry Reed's song "Another Puff" peaks at number 65 on the music charts, representing a minor moment in the country music artist's career.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Feb. 05, 1972

Newspapers from Feb. 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.

February 05, 1972 in February 1972 calendar

Famous people born on February 05, 1972:

• Mary Crown Princess of Denmark

  Crown Princess of Denmark, known for her significant charitable work and social advocacy, married to Prince Frederik.

• Crown Mary

  First Australian woman to marry Prince Frederik of Denmark, converting from Presbyterian faith to Lutheran and becoming Crown Princess.

• Mary Donaldson

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on February 5th

Famous people died on February 05, 1972:

• Marianne Moore

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

• Stefano Pirandello

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on February 5th

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.

1. Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
2. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
3. Melanie - Brand New Key
4. Badfinger - Day After Day
5. Nilsson - 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.

1. Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
2. T Rex - Telegram Sam
3. The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
4. Don McLean - American Pie
5. Neil Reid - 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 music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
2. Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
3. Jackson 5 - Sugar Daddy
4. Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
5. Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 05, 1972 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on February 05, 1972

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Someone born on February 05, 1972 is:

53 years 3 months old,

or 639 months and 9 days old,

or 2779 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19457 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 1972?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 5th 2026.

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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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