What happened on Sunday August 06, 1972?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1972:

• Hank Aaron Breaks MLB Team Home Run Record Hank Aaron hits his 660th and 661st home runs for the Atlanta Braves, surpassing Babe Ruth's record for most home runs by a single player with one team. This milestone highlights Aaron's exceptional consistency and power as a baseball legend.
• Gary Player Wins PGA Championship Gary Player of South Africa wins the PGA Championship Men's Golf at Oakland Hills Country Club, defeating American golfers Tommy Aaron and Jim Jamieson by two shots. This victory further solidifies Player's status as a global golf icon.

Events in 1972

August 06, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1972

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1972

August 06, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 219th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1972 can also be written as 8/6/1972 in the US and as 6/8/1972 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1972 in August 1972 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1972:

• Geri Halliwell

  Geri Halliwell, known as 'Ginger Spice', was a pivotal member of the Spice Girls, one of the most successful pop groups in music history.

• Ray Lucas

  American football player and sportscaster.

• Jason O'Mara

  Irish actor.

• Benedetta Parodi
• Paolo Bacigalupi

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1972:

• Donald MacDonald

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
2. Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
3. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
4. Wayne Newton - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
5. Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now

August 06, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Alice Cooper - School's Out
2. Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs - Seaside Shuffle
3. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
4. Hawkwind - Silver Machine
5. Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well

August 06, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1972 was Where Is The Love by Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Where Is The Love
2. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
3. Laura Lee - Rip Off
4. Detroit Emeralds - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)
5. Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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

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August 06, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1972 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 August 06, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 02:48 am and setting at 07:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 1972

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Someone born on August 06, 1972 is:

52 years 8 months old,

or 632 months and 29 days old,

or 2752 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19265 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1972?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 06, 1972.

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