What happened on Wednesday January 05, 1972?

Here's what happened on January 05, 1972:

• Nixon Announces Space Shuttle Program President Richard Nixon announced the development of the Space Shuttle as the next phase of the American space program, allocating $5.5 billion to create the first reusable spacecraft. This groundbreaking initiative would revolutionize space exploration by enabling more cost-effective and frequent space missions.
• Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Freed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, known as the 'Bangabandhu' and 'Father of Bangladesh', was released from detention by the newly elected President of Pakistan, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. This event was significant in the political landscape following the Bangladesh Liberation War.
• Howard Hughes Denounces Biography Howard Hughes spoke by telephone to publicly denounce Clifford Irving's purported unauthorized biography, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding the reclusive billionaire's public image.
• Iberian Airlines Crash An Iberian Airlines passenger plane crashed into a 250-meter peak on the island of Ibiza, resulting in 104 fatalities. This tragic accident highlighted the challenges of aviation safety during this era.
• NYC Transit Fare Increases The New York City transit fare increased from 30 cents to 35 cents, reflecting the ongoing economic adjustments and urban infrastructure costs of the early 1970s.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Jan. 05, 1972

Newspapers from Jan. 05, 1972

January 05, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 5th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1972 can also be written as 1/5/1972 in the US and as 5/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

Famous people born on January 05, 1972:

• Sakis Rouvas

  Prominent Greek pop singer, actor, and television personality known for his successful music career and versatile talents in entertainment...

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on January 5th

Famous people died on January 05, 1972:

• Ferdinando Caioli
• Carlo Leopoldo Conighi
• Konstantinos Nikolopoulos

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on January 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1972 was Brand New Key by Melanie, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Melanie - Brand New Key
2. Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
3. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
4. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
5. Michael Jackson - Got To Be There

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 1972 was I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
2. Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
3. Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
4. Congregation - Softly Whispering I Love You
5. T Rex - Jeepster

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
2. Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
3. Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
4. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
5. The Honey Cone - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 05, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 10:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on January 05, 1972

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Someone born on January 05, 1972 is:

53 years 4 months old,

or 640 months and 9 days old,

or 2784 weeks

or 19488 days old,

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

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 5th 2026.

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

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

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