What happened on Wednesday November 08, 1972?

Here's what happened on November 08, 1972:

• HBO Television Network Launch Home Box Office (HBO), the pioneering premium television network in the United States, was officially launched. This groundbreaking cable channel would go on to revolutionize television programming and become a major force in entertainment media. The inaugural broadcast featured the film 'Sometimes a Great Notion', starring Hollywood legends Paul Newman and Henry Fonda, marking the beginning of a new era in television entertainment.
• London Stock Exchange Tower Opening Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the new 26-story headquarters of the London Stock Exchange, symbolizing the continued strength and modernization of the United Kingdom's financial infrastructure. This architectural milestone represented the ongoing evolution of London's status as a global financial center.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Nov. 08, 1972

Newspapers from Nov. 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.

November 08, 1972 in November 1972 calendar

Famous people born on November 08, 1972:

• Gretchen Mol

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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.

1. Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
2. The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin
3. Lobo - I'd Love You To Want Me
4. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly)
5. The Spinners - 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.

1. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
2. Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
3. Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough
4. The Shangri-Las - Leader Of The Pack
5. The Osmonds - 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 music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

1. The Spinners - I'll Be Around
2. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
3. King Floyd - Woman Don't Go Astray
4. Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
5. The Manhattans - One Life To Live

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on November 08, 1972

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Someone born on November 08, 1972 is:

52 years 6 months old,

or 630 months and 16 days old,

or 2741 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19190 days old,

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

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 8th 2025.

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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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