Saturday July 08, 1972: on this day

July 08, 1972 was the 190th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 08, 1972 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 08, 1972, who was born and died on July 08, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 08, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lean On Me by Bill Withers), movies (e.g. The Wrath of God, directed by Ralph Nelson), TV series (e.g. Greenwich Village) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 8th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 08, 1972?


July 08, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 190th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1972 can also be written as 7/8/1972 in the US and as 8/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

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July 08, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 08, 1972:

  • English prince richard marries birgitte of deurs (henriksen)
  • Us sells grain to ussr for $750 million
  • The u.s. sells grain to the soviet union for $750 million.
  • Israeli mossad assassinate palestinian writer ghassan kanafani.

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July 08, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 8th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 08, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 08, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 08, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 02:52 am and setting at 07:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jul 26, 1972.

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Who was born on July 08, 1972?


Famous people born on July 08, 1972:

  • Tom Hutton
    Tom Hutton

    Nfl punter/kicker (philadelphia eagles).

  • Keymoni Lee

    Keymoni Lee is an acclaimed author known for their thought-provoking and impactful literary works.

  • Sherral Lee

    Sherral Lee is a respected columnist known for her thought-provoking commentary on social, political, and cultural issues.

  • Melondy Eriksson

    Melondy Eriksson is an ecologist who has studied the impact of human activities on natural ecosystems and has advocated for sustainable...

  • Frandy Escobar

    Frandy Escobar is a renowned mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of computational geometry.

  • Axil Engström

    Innovative sculptor known for abstract works in metal and stone.

  • Zerick Eriksson

    Zerick Eriksson is a renowned geologist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of plate tectonics.

  • Taylinn Anderson

    Taylinn Anderson is a state senator who has championed education reform and healthcare initiatives.

  • Trixy Goldstein

    Trixy Goldstein is a prominent lobbyist known for her work on technology and innovation policies.

  • Shatasha Robinson

    Shatasha Robinson is an American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Kateleen Sims

    Kateleen Sims is an American politician who has served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates since 2014.

  • Shyrl Patel

    Shyrl Patel is an Indian politician who has served as a member of the Lok Sabha since 2019.

  • Jeet Ganguly

    Former Indian cricketer and captain of the national team.

  • Carissa Phelps

    Carissa Phelps is an entrepreneur and author who advocates for human trafficking survivors.

  • Sourav Ganguly

    Indian cricketer.

  • Shōsuke Tanihara

    Japanese actor.

  • Karl Dykhuis

    Sept-iles, quebec -- nhl defenseman (philadelphia flyers).

  • Jay Bellamy

    Nfl safety (seattle seahawks).

  • Brandon Rock

    Las vegas, nevada -- 800m runner.

Whose famous birthday is on July 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 8th:

  • Jaden Smith
    Jaden Smith

    Jaden smith is an american actor known for his roles in the pursuit of happyness and the karate kid.

  • Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon

    Kevin bacon is a well-known american actor, best known for his roles in movies such as footloose and apollo 13.

  • Wolfgang Puck
    Wolfgang Puck

    Wolfgang puck is an austrian-born celebrity chef known for popularizing california cuisine and pioneering the concept of the celebrity chef.

  • Milo Ventimiglia
    Milo Ventimiglia

    Milo ventimiglia is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'gilmore girls' and 'this is us'.

  • Claire Keim
    Claire Keim

    French actress and singer, keim was born to keim, a dentist mother and an architect.

  • Marianne Williamson
    Marianne Williamson

    American inspirational speaker and teacher of a course in miracles.

  • Anjelica Huston
    Anjelica Huston

    American actress of third generation, granddaughter of actor walter huston and daughter of john huston.

  • Michael Weatherly
    Michael Weatherly

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Sophia Bush
    Sophia Bush

    Sophia bush is an american actress known for her role as brooke davis in the television series one tree hill.

  • Robert Knepper
    Robert Knepper

    Robert knepper is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as prison break and heroes.

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July 08, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 20 days old,

or 2698 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18891 days old,

if you were born on July 08, 1972.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 8th 2024.

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

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

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July 08, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 08, 1972:

  • Ghassan Kanafani

    Ghassan Kanafani was a Palestinian novelist, short story writer, and journalist who was a leading member of the Popular Front for the...

  • Francis Camps

What famous deaths happened on July 8th?

Famous deaths on July 8th:

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

  • Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

  • Dick Sargent
    Dick Sargent

    American actor best known for his role as darrin ii on "bewitched", which he played in 1969.

  • Michael Wilding
    Michael Wilding

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Larry Storch
    Larry Storch

    American actor and comedian[124](d. 2022).

  • Colburn Shelley

    Colburn Shelley was a prominent English Romantic poet known for his lyrical and visionary works.

  • Sante Spigarelli

    Renowned Italian fencer who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Toris Kaspir

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

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July 08, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 08, 1972:

  • Annual Soapy Smith wake, held each year in Skagway, Alaska in the Gold Rush Cemetery and in Hollywood, California at the Magic Castle
  • Feast day of Saint Kilian
  • Feast day of Saint Grimbald
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July 08, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 08, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 3rd and July 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 08, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lean On Me
  2. - Outa-Space
  3. - Song Sung Blue
  4. - Too Late To Turn Back Now
  5. - The Candy Man

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 08, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Puppy Love
  2. - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
  3. - Take Me Bak 'Ome
  4. - Sylvia's Mother
  5. - Little Willy

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1972 was (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 08, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  2. - Outa-Space
  3. - Lean On Me
  4. - Troglodyte (Cave Man)
  5. - I Wanna Be Where You Are

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July 08, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 08, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Wrath of God

The Wrath of God

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Ralph Nelson

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Frank Langella, Rita Hayworth, John Colicos

Love Me Deadly

Love Me Deadly

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Jacques Lacerte

Starring: Mary Charlotte Wilcox, Lyle Waggoner, Christopher Stone, Timothy Scott

Revolver

Revolver

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sergio Sollima

Starring: Agostina Belli, Paola Pitagora, Fabio Testi, Oliver Reed, Sal Borgese, Carla Mancini, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias, Marco Mariani, Calisto Calisti, Michel Bardinet, Daniel Beretta

Country: Italy

The Canterbury Tales

The Canterbury Tales

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Starring: Hugh Griffith, Laura Betti, Ninetto Davoli, Josephine Chaplin

Country: United States of America

Butterflies Are Free

Butterflies Are Free

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Milton Katselas

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart, Paul Michael Glaser

July 08, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 08, 1972 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Laura Archibald|

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Smith

July 08, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 08, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Happy Death by Albert Camus

A Happy Death

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Albert Camus' first novel, A Happy Death (written in his early twenties, and found in his personal papers after his death in I960), laid the foundation.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

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The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

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The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.

The Coming Of Age by Simone de Beauvoir

The Coming Of Age

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The Coming of Age, the definitive study of the universal problem of aging old, is "a brilliant achievement" (Marc Slonin - New York Times).

Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash

Eleanor And Franklin

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#1 New York Times Bestseller--Winners of the Pulitzer Prize & National Book AwardIn Joseph P.'s extraordinary biography about the most important political couple of the 20th century, Joseph P.

July 08, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 08, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hunt the Wumpus

Hunt the Wumpus

Platform: BASIC, TI-99/4A

Genre: Adventure game

Pong

Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Empire

Empire

Platform: PDP 11/45 (1971), HP2000 (1973), HP3000 (1984), DOS, Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows, Linux (2003)

Genre: 4X, wargame

history

Who was the US President on July 08, 1972?

On July 08, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 08, 1972?

On July 08, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 08, 1972?

On July 08, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 8th?

July 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: the united arab emirates announces that it will withdraw some of its troops from yemen as part a "strategic redeployment".
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: an israeli plane is damaged by the syrian air defense force. the israeli missile strike against the tiyas military airbase in the homs governorate (t-4 airbase), is stopped by the syrian air defense force.
  • 2017 - Tropical storm nanmadol 2017: 15 people are killed in flooding on kyushu, a southern japanese island. six others are missing.

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What happened in 1972?

1972 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos announces over television and radio the implementation of martial law.
  • President Marcos ends emergency crisis in Philippines
  • Dude opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 16 performances

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What was the calendar for July 1972?

July 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how July 1972 calendar looked like.

Saturday July 8, 1972