Wednesday July 05, 1972: on this day

July 05, 1972 was the 187th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 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 July 05, 1972, who was born and died on July 05, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 05, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lean On Me by Bill Withers), movies (e.g. The Wrath of God, directed by Ralph Nelson), TV series (e.g. Greenwich Village) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 05, 1972?


July 05, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 187th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1972 can also be written as 7/5/1972 in the US and as 5/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

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July 05, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 05, 1972:

  • Pierre messmer appointed french premier

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 05, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on July 5th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 05, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 12:41 am and setting at 04:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jul 26, 1972.

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Who was born on July 05, 1972?


Famous people born on July 05, 1972:

  • Gilles Lellouche
    Gilles Lellouche

    Gilles lellouche is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as 'little white lies' and 'point blank'.

  • Mareo Tanaka

    Mareo Tanaka is a successful entrepreneur and inventor, known for founding a technology company and developing innovative products.

  • Altariq Saleh

    Altariq Saleh is a Jordanian sculptor whose works explore themes of cultural identity and social justice.

  • Gary Shteyngart

    Gary Shteyngart is a Russian-American author known for his satirical novels about immigrant experiences.

  • Chuck Klosterman

    Known for his essays and books on pop culture.

  • Robert Esmie

    Jamaica -- canadian 4x100m runner (1996 olympics-gold medalist).

  • Matthew Birir

    Kenyan runner.

  • Michael Bays in Enrico

    California, usa; actor.

  • Tatsuhito Takaiwa

    Wrestler (njpw).

  • Ingrid Guimaraes
  • David Benyamine
  • Joe
  • Scarlett Thomas
  • Ted Price
  • Doremus Bennerman

Whose famous birthday is on July 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 5th:

  • Eva Green
    Eva Green

    She is a french actress who was cast in bernardo bertolucci's 2003 film "the dreamers.

  • Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond

    Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • Edie Falco
    Edie Falco

    Edie falco is an american actress best known for her roles as carmela soprano in the sopranos and nurse jackie peyton in nurse jackie.

  • Huey Lewis
    Huey Lewis

    American singer (and the news).

  • Geneviève Grad
    Geneviève Grad

    Geneviève grad is a french actress known for her roles in popular french films of the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight

    American actress (b. 1936).

  • Brooke Hayward
    Brooke Hayward

    American actress and model, who is also a stage actress.

  • Michael Stuhlbarg
    Michael Stuhlbarg

    Movie actor.

  • Milburn Stone
    Milburn Stone

    American actor known for his role as Doc Adams on the TV series Gunsmoke.

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


You are 51 years 9 months old,

or 621 months and 15 days old,

or 2702 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18917 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 05, 1972?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 5th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 05, 1972:

  • Ray Buivid
  • Fonty Flock
  • Raúl Leoni

What famous deaths happened on July 5th?

Famous deaths on July 5th:

  • Raffaella Carrà
    Raffaella Carrà

    Raffaella carrà is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music and television career, as well as her iconic dance...

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Kerwin Mathews
    Kerwin Mathews

    Kerwin Mathews was an American actor known for his role in the film 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad'.

  • Carole Landis
    Carole Landis

    Carole Landis was an American actress and singer known for her roles in Hollywood films during the 1940s.

  • Karin Swanström
    Karin Swanström

    Swedish actress, director, and producer (b. 1873).

  • Amaliya Maksimova

    Acclaimed ballerina known for her grace and talent.

  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

    Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was a renowned Malayalam writer and social reformer known for his unique style of writing and portrayal of human...

  • Dorothia Jordan

    Renowned English actress and mistress of King William IV.

  • Shizuo Yasuda

    Renowned Japanese novelist known for his impactful storytelling.

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


Holidays on July 05, 1972:

  • Isle of Man: Tynwald Day (1266).
  • Venezuela: Independence Day (1811).
  • Algeria: Independence Day (1962).
  • Cape Verde: Independence Day (1975).
  • Church of the SubGenius: X-Day (1998).
  • Armenia: Constitution Day (1995)
  • Czech Republic and Slovakia: Arrival of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Great Moravia (around 863).
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July 05, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 05, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 3rd and July 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 05, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 05, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lean On Me
  2. - Outa-Space
  3. - Song Sung Blue
  4. - Too Late To Turn Back Now
  5. - The Candy Man

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 05, 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 05, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Puppy Love
  2. - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
  3. - Take Me Bak 'Ome
  4. - Sylvia's Mother
  5. - Little Willy

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 05, 1972 was (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 05, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  2. - Outa-Space
  3. - Lean On Me
  4. - Troglodyte (Cave Man)
  5. - I Wanna Be Where You Are

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

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

The Wrath of God

The Wrath of God

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Ralph Nelson

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Frank Langella, Rita Hayworth, John Colicos

Love Me Deadly

Love Me Deadly

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Jacques Lacerte

Starring: Mary Charlotte Wilcox, Lyle Waggoner, Christopher Stone, Timothy Scott

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

The Canterbury Tales

The Canterbury Tales

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Starring: Hugh Griffith, Laura Betti, Ninetto Davoli, Josephine Chaplin

Country: United States of America

Butterflies Are Free

Butterflies Are Free

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Milton Katselas

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart, Paul Michael Glaser

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Laura Archibald|

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Smith

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

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

The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton

The Terminal Man

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The bestselling author of Jurassic Park and Timeline is back with a thriller about neurological experimentation. Harry Benson suffers from violent seizures.

A Portion For Foxes by Jane McIlvaine McClary

A Portion For Foxes

By:

Romance. Classical

The Boys Of Summer by Roger Kahn

The Boys Of Summer

By:

This book is about young men who learnt to play baseball in the 1930s and 1940s. They then go on to play major-league baseball.

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).

Report From Engine Co. 82 by Dennis Smith

Report From Engine Co. 82

By:

Dennis Smith tells the tale of Dennis Smith's brutal yet inspiring journey, from his brave firefighters to the hopeless, beautiful, and beleaguered residents in the poverty-stricken area where he works.

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

The most popular videogames on July 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 July 05, 1972?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 05, 1972?

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

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What is special about July 5th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 reyhanli car explosion: a car bomb explodes at the turkish city reyhanli. three syrian citizens were killed in the blast.
  • 2018 - Incidents and accidents involving fireworks: at least 19 people were killed in two explosions at tultepec's fireworks workshops, mexico. several more were injured. tultepec has a large fireworks industry.
  • 2017 - Mexican drug war: at least 14 people are killed in a gunfight between la linea gang members, and a rival cartel in madera municipality (chihuahua).

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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 July 1972?

July 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1972 calendar looked like.

Wednesday July 5, 1972