What happened on Monday August 07, 1972?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1972:

• Moroccan Royal Assassination Attempt King Hassan II of Morocco narrowly survived a dramatic assassination attempt by rebels within the Moroccan Air Force. While returning from a meeting with French President Pompidou, his Boeing 727 was fired upon by military conspirators. Despite the attack and simultaneous bombing of the royal palace, the King escaped unharmed. Defense Minister Mohammed Oufkir, who orchestrated the coup attempt, died the following day under suspicious circumstances - officially ruled a suicide, but widely believed to have been executed by the King himself.
• Baseball Hall of Fame Induction The Baseball Hall of Fame inducted four legendary players: Yogi Berra, Sandy Koufax, Lefty Gomez, and Early Wynn. These baseball icons were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the sport, representing different eras and teams, and embodying the excellence of America's national pastime.

Events in 1972

August 07, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 07, 1972

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 1972

August 07, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 220th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1972 can also be written as 8/7/1972 in the US and as 7/8/1972 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1972 in August 1972 calendar

Famous people born on August 07, 1972:

• Alexis Glick

  Media personality and business executive known for her work in financial news and entrepreneurship.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on August 7th

Famous people died on August 07, 1972:

• Joi Lansing

  American actress, model, and nightclub singer known for her beauty and performances in film and television during the 1950s and early 1960s.

• Aspasia Manos
• Aldo Vitali

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

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. Roberta Flack - Where Is The Love

August 07, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

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 07, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1972 was I'm Still In Love With You by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
2. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
3. Joe Simon - Power Of Love
4. The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang
5. Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th 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 07, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1972 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:00 am and setting at 07:41 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 07, 1972

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Someone born on August 07, 1972 is:

52 years 8 months old,

or 632 months and 28 days old,

or 2752 weeks

or 19264 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1972?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 07, 1972.

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