What happened on Tuesday June 06, 1972?

About June 6th, 1972, in brief:

  • Historical events: David Bowie released his groundbreaking concept album 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars', a seminal work that would significantly influence rock music and popular culture. The album introduced Bowie's iconic glam rock persona and marked a pivotal moment in his artistic evolution.
  • Day of the week: June 6th, 1972 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr.
  • #1 UK song: Vincent by Don McLean
  • Popular movie: Solaris directed by Steven Soderbergh

More about June 6th, 1972? See below for more news and curiosities on June 6th, 1972.

history

June 06, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 06, 1972:

  • David Bowie Releases Ziggy Stardust Album David Bowie released his groundbreaking concept album 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars', a seminal work that would significantly influence rock music and popular culture. The album introduced Bowie's iconic glam rock persona and marked a pivotal moment in his artistic evolution.
  • US Bombing of Haiphong, North Vietnam United States military forces conducted a massive bombing raid on the strategic port city of Haiphong in North Vietnam, resulting in thousands of casualties. This operation was part of the ongoing Vietnam War, demonstrating the intense military engagement during this period of the conflict.
  • D-Day Anniversary Commemoration June 6, 1972 marked the 28th anniversary of D-Day, commemorating the historic Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, which was a pivotal turning point in World War II. This anniversary served as a reminder of the immense sacrifice and strategic importance of the largest amphibious military operation in history.
  • Nixon White House Telephone Recordings President Richard M. Nixon engaged in several telephone conversations on this date, which were recorded by the White House telephone taping system. These recordings would later become crucial evidence during the Watergate investigation, ultimately contributing to Nixon's resignation.
  • Gold Price Reaches Record High Gold reached an unprecedented price of US$60 per ounce in London, England, signaling significant economic shifts and potential global financial instability during the early 1970s.
  • Deadly Coal Mine Explosion in Rhodesia A catastrophic explosion occurred at the Wankie Coal Mine in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), resulting in 427 fatalities. This tragic incident represents one of the worst mining disasters in African history, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in the region's extractive industries during the early 1970s.

Events in 1972

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

LIFE Magazine

Magazines from Jun. 06, 1972

Newspapers from Jun. 06, 1972

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
calendar

What day of the week was June 06, 1972?


June 06, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 158th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

June 06, 1972 in June 1972 calendar

timeadventure

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on June 6th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for June 06, 1972
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
birthday

Who was born on June 06, 1972?


Famous people born on June 06, 1972:

  • Cristina Scabbia

    Cristina Scabbia is a renowned Italian rock singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the gothic metal band Lacuna Coil.

  • Frankie King

    Frankie King was a professional NBA guard who played for the Los Angeles Lakers during his basketball career.

  • Natalie Morales

    Natalie Morales is an accomplished American television journalist and news anchor for NBC News, known for her professional reporting and...

  • Tamara Davies

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on June 6th

RIP

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


Famous people died on June 06, 1972:

  • Chen Yi
  • Marcello Morelli

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on June 6th

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was June 06, 1972 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
vinyl songs

June 06, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 06, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 5th and June 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 1972 was The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr., according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

  1. - The Candy Man youtube
  2. - I'll Take You There youtube
  3. - Oh Girl youtube
  4. - Song Sung Blue youtube
  5. - Sylvia's Mother youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 06, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

  1. - Vincent youtube
  2. - Metal Guru youtube
  3. - Take Me Bak 'Ome youtube
  4. - At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies youtube
  5. - Rockin' Robin youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 1972 was Oh Girl by Chi-Lites, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

  1. - Oh Girl
  2. - Woman's Gotta Have It
  3. - I'll Take You There youtube
  4. - There It Is (Part 1)
  5. - Lean On Me youtube
zodiac

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


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th is Gemini.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

Discover the personality of June born.

Unlock the Mysteries of June 06, 1972! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 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.

Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birth
zodiac

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


Moon phase

18%

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 06, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:41 am and setting at 04:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jun 26, 1972.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in June 1972


Your place in the Universe on June 06, 1972

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on June 06, 1972?


Someone born on June 06, 1972 is:

52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 27 days old,

or 2760 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19324 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 6th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

This day in 30 sec.

Tuesday June 6, 1972