What happened on Monday May 08, 1972?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1972:

• Nixon Orders Mining of North Vietnamese Ports During the Vietnam War, U.S. President Richard M. Nixon announced a strategic military decision to place naval mines in major North Vietnamese ports. This action was designed to disrupt the flow of weapons and supplies to North Vietnam, aiming to impede their military capabilities and advance into South Vietnam.
• Black September Hijacking of Sabena Flight 571 Four terrorists from the Black September organization hijacked Sabena Flight 571 at Lod International Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. In a dramatic rescue operation, Israeli Sayeret Matkal commandos successfully recaptured the plane the following day, demonstrating Israel's commitment to counter-terrorism.
• Nixon's Address on Southeast Asia President Nixon delivered a national address expressing deep concern about North Vietnam's invasion of South Vietnam. He articulated the strategic importance of preventing a Communist takeover and protecting American interests in the region.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from May. 08, 1972

Newspapers from May. 08, 1972

May 08, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 129th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1972 can also be written as 5/8/1972 in the US and as 8/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1972 in May 1972 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 1972:

• Darren Hayes

  Darren Hayes is a renowned Australian pop singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the internationally successful duo Savage Garden and...

• Guillaume Soro
• Ray Whitney (ice hockey)

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on May 8th

Famous people died on May 08, 1972:

• Pandurang Vaman Kane

  Indian indologist and sanskrit scholar, bharat ratna awardee (b. 1880).

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on May 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
2. Joe Tex - I Gotcha
3. The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
4. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
5. Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
4. Vicky Leandros - Come What May
5. Elton John - Rocket Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
2. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
3. Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
4. Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming
5. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1972 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:48 am and setting at 04:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1972

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Someone born on May 08, 1972 is:

53 years 1 month old,

or 637 months and 7 days old,

or 2770 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19396 days old,

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

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.

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

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

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