Wednesday December 06, 1972: on this day

December 06, 1972 was the 341st day of the year 1972, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 06, 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 December 06, 1972, who was born and died on December 06, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 06, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Am Woman by Helen Reddy), movies (e.g. Sleuth, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz), TV series (e.g. Wild Country) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 6th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 06, 1972?


December 06, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 341st day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 1972 can also be written as 12/6/1972 in the US and as 6/12/1972 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 1972 in December 1972 calendar

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December 06, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 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 December 6th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 06, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 06, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 06, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:55 am and setting at 05:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1972.

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Who was born on December 06, 1972?


Famous people born on December 06, 1972:

  • Mayline Blackburn

    American politician serving as the U.S.

  • Heather Mizeur

    American politician and lawyer.

  • Ewan Birney

    English scientist.

  • Brendan Garard

    Halfback for australian field hockey (olympics 1996).

  • James Logan

    Nfl linebacker (seattle seahawks).

  • Gary Bandy

    Nfl defensive end (atlanta falcons).

  • Mike Gruttadauri

    Corner (saint louis rams).

  • Sarah Rafferty

    Tv actress.

  • Adam Berg

    Director.

  • Kevin Brockmeier

    Writer.

  • Monica Santa Maria

    Peruvian model and television host nubeluz (d. 1994).

  • Rick Short

    American baseball player.

  • Lisa Rotondi
  • Cyrille Pouget
  • Miguel Acuña
  • Francisco Cabello
  • Alex Callier
  • Alberto Cirio

Whose famous birthday is on December 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 6th:

  • Tom Hulce
    Tom Hulce

    American actor.

  • Judd Apatow
    Judd Apatow

    American screenwriter and film director.

  • Elissa Landi
    Elissa Landi

    Italian actress, writer and actress.

  • Janine Turner
    Janine Turner

    Janine Turner is an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Northern Exposure'.

  • Peter Handke
    Peter Handke

    Austrian avantgarde playwright and novelist, he gained national attention when he spoke at princeton's gruppe 47 meeting of avant-garde...

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams

    American actress and singer.

  • Torri Higginson
    Torri Higginson

    Canadian actress.

  • Shekhar Kapur
    Shekhar Kapur

    Indian screenwriter and producer of director producers.

  • Patrick Bauchau
    Patrick Bauchau

    Belgian actor and psychoanalyst henry's son.

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December 06, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 22 days old,

or 2677 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18740 days old,

if you were born on December 06, 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 December 06, 1972?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 6th 2024.

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

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

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December 06, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 06, 1972:

  • Mirren Fraser

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on stellar evolution.

  • Janet Munro

    Actress (crawling eye swiss family robinson), who dies at 38.

  • James Yimm Lee
  • Maria Bartolotti
  • Enrico Gualazzi
  • Augustin Le Maresquier

What famous deaths happened on December 6th?

Famous deaths on December 6th:

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

  • Peter Vaughan
    Peter Vaughan

    English actor (d. 2016).

  • Werner Klemperer
    Werner Klemperer

    German-American actor best known for his role as Colonel Klink in the TV series Hogan's Heroes.

  • Gian Maria Volontè
    Gian Maria Volontè

    Italian actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films.

  • John Payne
    John Payne

    John Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.

  • Frances Bavier
    Frances Bavier

    Frances Bavier was an American actress best known for her role as Aunt Bee on the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show.

  • Rita Macedo
    Rita Macedo

    Actress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack.

  • Kathleen Harrison
    Kathleen Harrison

    Actress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103.

  • James Dobson
    James Dobson

    Focus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 6th

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December 06, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 06, 1972:

  • Spain - Constitution Day
  • Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
  • Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
  • Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
  • Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
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December 06, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 06, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 4th and December 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1972 was I Am Woman by Helen Reddy, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 06, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 06, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Am Woman
  2. - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
  3. - If You Don't Know Me By Now
  4. - I Can See Clearly Now
  5. - You Ought To Be With Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 06, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 06, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Ding-A-Ling
  2. - Crazy Horses
  3. - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
  4. - GudBuy T'Jane
  5. - Why

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 06, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 06, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  2. - If You Don't Know Me By Now
  3. - You Ought To Be With Me
  4. - I'm Stone In Love With You
  5. - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone

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December 06, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 06, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sleuth

Sleuth

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews

Country: United States of America

The Getaway

The Getaway

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sam Peckinpah

Starring: Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Ben Johnson, Sally Struthers

Country: United States of America

The Poseidon Adventure

The Poseidon Adventure

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Ronald Neame

Starring: Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Shelley Winters, Red Buttons

Country: United States of America

Man of La Mancha

Man of La Mancha

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Starring: Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, James Coco, Harry Andrews

Country: United States of America

Child's Play

Child's Play

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: James Mason, Robert Preston, Beau Bridges, Ron Weyand

December 06, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 06, 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:

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Double Identity

Double Identity

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dennis Dimster

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Release year: 1972

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Release year: 1972

December 06, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 06, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Luce And His Empire by W. A. Swanberg

Luce And His Empire

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Scribner's, 1972, Very good., Clean, tight, in edgeworn dust jacket. Book Club edition. Photo illustrations. [Biography by Henry R.Luce and Time Inc. Publishing, Politics] Out of print and antiquarian booksellers from 1933.

The Persian Boy by Mary Renault

The Persian Boy

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"It takes skill and skill to portray, as Miss Renault did, this half-man, part Courtesan who is so deeply enamoured with the warrior,"-The

The Best And The Brightest by David Halberstam

The Best And The Brightest

By:

"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."

To Serve Them All My Days by R.F. Delderfield

To Serve Them All My Days

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To Serve Them All my Days is the poignant story of David Powlett Jones, who returns from World War I wounded and shell-shocked. He is hired by Bamfylde School to teach history. There, he rejects the traditional curriculum and teaches …

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

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America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off

December 06, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 06, 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 December 06, 1972?

On December 06, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1972?

On December 06, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 06, 1972?

On December 06, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 6th?

December 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of December. 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 December 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Near a chabahar police station, iran, a car bomb explodes. the attack left around 40 people injured and two police officers dead. islamic militant group ansar al-furqan claims responsibility. iran accuses perpetrators being "foreign-backed terrorists".
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
  • 2016 - Six pakistani fishermen were killed while fishing in the red sea off mocha, taiz governorate, yemen. six more are missing after a saudi attack on a boat that was carrying 12 pakistani sailors. (the news),

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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 December 1972?

December 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

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Wednesday December 6, 1972