What happened on Friday December 08, 1972?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1972:

• United Airlines Flight 553, a Boeing 737, crashes after aborting its landing attempt at Chicago Midway International Airport, killing 45. This is the first-ever loss of a Boeing 737.
• Florida Reinstates Capital Punishment Florida became the first state to reinstate capital punishment following the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Furman v. Georgia. Governor Reubin Askew signed the bill into law a week after it had passed both houses of the State Legislature, signaling a significant shift in the state's approach to criminal justice and the death penalty.
• United Airlines Flight 553 Crash United Airlines Flight 553, a Boeing 737, crashed at Chicago Midway International Airport, killing 43 of 61 people on board and two people in a house nearby. The crash was particularly notable for the high-profile victims, which included Dorothy Hunt (wife of Watergate conspirator E. Howard Hunt), CBS News reporter Michelle Clark, and Illinois Congressman George W. Collins. This tragic incident marked the first fatal crash of a Boeing 737, highlighting early safety concerns with this then-new aircraft model.

Events in 1972

December 08, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1972

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1972

December 08, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1972 can also be written as 12/8/1972 in the US and as 8/12/1972 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1972 in December 1972 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1972:

• Frank Shamrock

  Legendary American mixed martial artist who was a pioneer in UFC and MMA fighting.

• Nick Zinner

  Guitarist of the critically acclaimed indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, known for their innovative music.

• Chloé Mons

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on December 8th

December 08, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1972 was I Am Woman by Helen Reddy, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
2. The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
3. Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
4. Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
5. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me

December 08, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
2. The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
3. Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
4. Slade - GudBuy T'Jane
5. Donny Osmond - Why

December 08, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
2. Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
3. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
4. The Stylistics - I'm Stone In Love With You
5. The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1972 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 09:21 am and setting at 08:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1972

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Someone born on December 08, 1972 is:

52 years 5 months old,

or 629 months and 6 days old,

or 2735 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19150 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1972?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 08, 1972.

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