Wednesday November 08, 1972: on this day

November 08, 1972 was the 313th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is November 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 November 08, 1972, who was born and died on November 08, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 08, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash), movies (e.g. Ulzana's Raid, directed by Robert Aldrich), TV series (e.g. Die Lieben Mitmenschen) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was November 08, 1972?


November 08, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 313th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1972 can also be written as 11/8/1972 in the US and as 8/11/1972 in UK and Europe.

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November 08, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 08, 1972:

  • American pay television network home box office (hbo) launches.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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

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

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

Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 08, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 09:08 am and setting at 07:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 22, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 1972.

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Who was born on November 08, 1972?


Famous people born on November 08, 1972:

  • Miku Kawamura

    Prominent physicist recognized for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Lanijah Sloan

    Renowned artist known for vibrant and expressive paintings.

  • Semya Nasr

    Esteemed physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Keshona Cook

    Versatile actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

  • Ineta Vaivade

    Creates intricate sculptures inspired by nature.

  • Alcario Barajas

    Advocate for immigrant rights and social justice.

  • Lakeyshia Jones

    Award-winning playwright known for her powerful and thought-provoking dramas.

  • Dannis Lam

    Dannis Lam is a Hong Kong-based businessman and the founder of the technology company Lalamove.

  • Shanikka Clemons

    Pioneering chemist known for her work in sustainable energy solutions.

  • Teosha Williams

    Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking and innovative works.

  • Shonita Chakraborty

    Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Adeja LeShay

    Innovative sculptor known for pushing the boundaries of the medium.

  • Loriene Lee

    Pioneering cybersecurity expert with a focus on threat intelligence.

  • Argelio Gonzalez

    Specialized in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Bernese Chen

    Former cabinet minister who championed environmental policies.

  • Jamillia Jones

    Pioneering researcher in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Anushree Mukherjee

    Esteemed literary critic known for insightful analyses of classic literature.

  • Najir Hassan

    Pioneering researcher in the field of renewable energy.

  • Ajna Greaves

    Expert in evolutionary biology.

  • Ambreen Shah

    Chemist known for her research in organic chemistry.

Whose famous birthday is on November 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 8th:

  • Alain Delon
    Alain Delon

    French director, actor and producer.

  • Stéphane Audran
    Stéphane Audran

    French actress.

  • Courtney Thorne-Smith
    Courtney Thorne-Smith

    Courtney thorne-smith is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as melrose place and ally mcbeal.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Leif Garrett
    Leif Garrett

    American singer and actor.

  • Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard

    American actress.

  • Patti Page
    Patti Page

    American singer.

  • Parker Posey
    Parker Posey

    Parker posey is a renowned american actress known for her roles in independent films and her contributions to the indie film movement.

  • Ayako Wakao
    Ayako Wakao

    Ayako wakao is a japanese actress known for her roles in classic japanese films.

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


You are 51 years 4 months old,

or 616 months and 20 days old,

or 2681 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18768 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 08, 1972?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 8th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on November 8th?

Famous deaths on November 8th:

  • Jean Marais
    Jean Marais

    French actor with handsome, rugged features.

  • Wendell Corey
    Wendell Corey

    American actor and politician (d. 1968).

  • Dorothy Kilgallen
    Dorothy Kilgallen

    American actress and author, journalist (d. 1965).

  • James Hayden
    James Hayden

    American actor (born 1953).

  • Beatrice Kay
    Beatrice Kay

    Singer/actress (sister sue calvin & the col), dies at the age of 78.

  • Norman Rockwell

    American illustrator known for his portraits depicting american life.

  • Mayline Wong

    Renowned painter whose works are celebrated for their unique style.

  • Freddi Zeitlin

    Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Vitali Ginzburg

    Nobel laureate known for his contributions to theoretical physics.

  • Jshon Milton

    John Milton was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost.

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November 08, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 08, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 6th and November 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1972 was I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

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

The music chart in the USA on November 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 6th and November 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can See Clearly Now
  2. - Nights In White Satin
  3. - I'd Love You To Want Me
  4. - Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly)
  5. - I'll Be Around

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 08, 1972 was Clair by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

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

The music chart in the UK on November 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 6th and November 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Clair
  2. - My Ding-A-Ling
  3. - Mouldy Old Dough
  4. - Leader Of The Pack
  5. - Crazy Horses

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 08, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

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

The R&B music chart on November 08, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 6th and November 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Be Around
  2. - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
  3. - Woman Don't Go Astray
  4. - If You Don't Know Me By Now
  5. - One Life To Live

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

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

Ulzana's Raid

Ulzana's Raid

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Bruce Davison, Jorge Luke, Richard Jaeckel

Country: United States of America

Sisters

Sisters

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Margot Kidder, Jennifer Salt, Charles Durning, William Finley

Country: United States of America

The Mechanic

The Mechanic

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Charles Bronson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland

Country: United States of America

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

Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Marco Bellocchio

Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò, Jacques Herlin

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Release year: 1972

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Release year: 1972

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

Release year: 1972

Written by:

Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher

Country: United States of America

Anna and the King

Anna and the King

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Tennant

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

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

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon by Victoria Holt

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon

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Victoria Holt's novels of romantic suspense have been captivating millions of readers for generations. One of her most memorable novels is On the Night of The Seventh Moon.

To Serve Them All My Days by R.F. Delderfield

To Serve Them All My Days

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To Serve Them All my Days is the poignant story of David Powlett Jones, who returns from World War I wounded and shell-shocked. He is hired by Bamfylde School to teach history. There, he rejects the traditional curriculum and teaches …

O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

O Jerusalem!

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This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins

Museums And Women by John Updike

Museums And Women

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Museums and Women: And Other Stories

Captains And The Kings by Taylor Caldwell

Captains And The Kings

By:

Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.

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

The most popular videogames on November 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 November 08, 1972?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 08, 1972?

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

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What is special about November 8th?

November 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of November. 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 November 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - French authorities seize a ryanair plane because it was owed illegal subsidies to the european union at bordeaux-merignac airport, just before 149 passengers bound for london boarded.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: 2017 abu kamal offensive. the syrian army and its allies capture abu kamal, a member of the islamic state of iraq.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). six al qaeda insurgents were killed by the arab coalition.

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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 November 1972?

November 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.

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