What happened on Tuesday March 07, 1972?

Here's what happened on March 07, 1972:

• TWA Flight 7 Bomb Threat Averted A potential terrorist attack was narrowly prevented when a time bomb was discovered on TWA Flight 7 during its journey from New York to Los Angeles. A trained German shepherd named 'Brandy' detected a five-pound C4 explosive in an attache case in the cockpit. The Boeing 707, carrying 52 passengers, was safely landed at JFK airport, with the bomb being defused with just 12 minutes to spare.
• John Lennon's U.S. Visa Revocation United States immigration authorities revoked the visa of John Lennon, a significant moment in the musician's political activism and ongoing legal battles with the U.S. government during the early 1970s.
• Federal Express Receives FAA Operating Certificate Federal Express was granted an FAA Operating Certificate, officially authorizing the company to operate jet services for package delivery. This milestone marked a significant moment in the development of modern courier and logistics services.
• Soviet Communist Party Resolution Against Tbilisi Authorities The Central Committee of the Soviet Communist Party issued a critical resolution condemning Tbilisi city authorities in the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic for systemic issues including corruption, economic underperformance, and lax personnel management. This resolution effectively signaled the political downfall of Georgian First Secretary Vasil Mzhavanadze and paved the way for Eduard Shevardnadze's rise to power.
• IRA Members Killed in Premature Explosion Four members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) were killed in an accidental, premature explosion at a house in Clonard Street, Lower Falls, Belfast, highlighting the dangerous nature of paramilitary activities during The Troubles.
• Roberta Flack Releases 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' Roberta Flack released the single 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face', a song originally written by Ewan MacColl. This track would later become a significant hit in her musical career.
• Goodyear Blimp Europa's Inaugural Flight The Goodyear blimp Europa completed its first flight, marking the first airship to fly over Britain in two decades. This event symbolized the continued innovation in aerial transportation and advertising.
• White Sox Players Prepare for Potential Strike Players of the Chicago White Sox unanimously voted 31-0 in favor of initiating a strike if negotiations with team management failed, demonstrating growing labor tensions in professional sports.
• Cincinnati Royals Franchise Relocation The NBA's Cincinnati Royals announced their intention to relocate the franchise to Kansas City due to consistently poor home game attendance, reflecting the economic challenges faced by professional sports teams in the early 1970s.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Mar. 07, 1972

Newspapers from Mar. 07, 1972

March 07, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 67th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 07, 1972 can also be written as 3/7/1972 in the US and as 7/3/1972 in UK and Europe.

March 07, 1972 in March 1972 calendar

Famous people born on March 07, 1972:

• Maxim Roy

  Canadian actress known for her work in television and film, with notable performances in various Canadian productions.

• Jang Dong-gun

  Prominent South Korean actor and musician, widely recognized in Asian cinema and known for his versatile acting skills and international...

• Alessandro Grego

  Italian television personality and anchorman who began his career in 1966, known for his work in Italian media.

• Dina Manzo

  American television personality from 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey', a party planner and designer who founded Project Ladybug to...

• Xavier Giannoli
• Nathalie Poza

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on March 7th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 07, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Nilsson - Without You
2. Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
3. Robert John - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Mbube)
4. The Osmonds - Down By The Lazy River
5. Bread - Everything I Own

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 07, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Nilsson - Without You
2. Don McLean - American Pie
3. The New Seekers - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
4. Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
5. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 07, 1972 was Talking Loud And Saying Nothing - Part I by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. James Brown - Talking Loud And Saying Nothing - Part I
2. Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
3. Denise LaSalle - Now Run And Tell That
4. Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing
5. The Supremes - Floy Joy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 7th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 07, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 12:41 am and setting at 10:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Mar 29, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on March 07, 1972

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Someone born on March 07, 1972 is:

53 years 2 months old,

or 638 months and 7 days old,

or 2775 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19426 days old,

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

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 7th 2026.

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

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

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