What happened on Friday January 07, 1972?

Here's what happened on January 07, 1972:

• NASA Initiates Space Shuttle Research President Nixon signed legislation authorizing NASA to begin comprehensive research and development of the Space Shuttle program, a groundbreaking initiative that would revolutionize space exploration and transportation.
• Nixon Announces Re-Election Campaign U.S. President Richard M. Nixon officially announced his intention to run for re-election in the 1972 presidential campaign, setting the stage for what would become a pivotal and ultimately controversial election year.
• William Rehnquist Sworn in as Supreme Court Justice William Hubbs Rehnquist was officially sworn in as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, marking a significant moment in the judicial history of the United States. He would later become Chief Justice in 1986.
• Vladimir Bukovsky Convicted by Soviet Authorities Soviet dissident Vladimir Bukovsky was convicted of anti-Soviet agitation and sentenced to a harsh punishment: two years in prison, followed by five years in a labor camp, and an additional five years of internal exile, highlighting the Soviet regime's suppression of political dissent.
• Iberia Airlines Flight 602 Crash on Ibiza A tragic aviation disaster occurred when an Iberian Airlines Caravelle aircraft crashed into an 800-foot peak near Ibiza Airport, resulting in the complete loss of all 104 passengers and crew on board. The crash remains one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Spanish history.
• Los Angeles Lakers Set NBA Winning Streak Record The Los Angeles Lakers achieved a remarkable milestone by securing their 33rd consecutive win, setting a new NBA record for consecutive victories and demonstrating extraordinary team performance during the 1971-1972 season.
• Clarence Passailaigue Dies Clarence Passailaigue, a notable cricket player known for his remarkable performance of scoring 487 runs for the 6th wicket for Jamaica, passed away.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Jan. 07, 1972

Newspapers from Jan. 07, 1972

January 07, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 7th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 07, 1972 can also be written as 1/7/1972 in the US and as 7/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 07, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

Famous people born on January 07, 1972:

• Donald Brashear

  Prominent American-Canadian ice hockey player known for his physical style of play and career in the NHL, including significant time with...

• Luz (cartoonist)

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on January 7th

Famous people died on January 07, 1972:

• John Berryman

  John Berryman was a renowned American poet and academic, famous for his innovative poetry collections '77 Dream Songs' and 'His Dream, His...

• Giovanni Titta Rosa
• Trini de Figueroa
• Jacques Mangers
• Emma P. Carr

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on January 7th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 07, 1972 was Brand New Key by Melanie, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Melanie - Brand New Key
2. Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
3. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
4. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
5. Michael Jackson - Got To Be There

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 07, 1972 was I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
2. Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
3. Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
4. Congregation - Softly Whispering I Love You
5. T Rex - Jeepster

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 07, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
2. Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
3. Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
4. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
5. The Honey Cone - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 7th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 07, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 07, 1972 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 07, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:03 pm and setting at 11:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on January 07, 1972

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Someone born on January 07, 1972 is:

53 years 4 months old,

or 640 months and 7 days old,

or 2783 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19486 days old,

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

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 7th 2026.

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

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

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