What happened on Tuesday June 06, 1972?

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?

Magazines from Jun. 06, 1972

Newspapers from Jun. 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

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

Famous people died on June 06, 1972:

• Chen Yi
• Marcello Morelli

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on June 6th

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. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man
2. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
3. The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
4. Neil Diamond - Song Sung Blue
5. Dr. Hook - Sylvia's Mother

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. Don McLean - Vincent
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
4. The Drifters - At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies
5. Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin

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. Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
2. (The Preacher) Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It
3. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
4. James Brown - There It Is (Part 1)
5. Bill Withers - Lean On Me

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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.

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Someone born on June 06, 1972 is:

52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months and 18 days old,

or 2763 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19345 days old,

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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.

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