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December 09, 1972 was the 344th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 09, 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 December 09, 1972, who was born and died on December 09, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 09, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Am Woman by Helen Reddy), movies (e.g. Sleuth, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz), TV series (e.g. Wild Country) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 9th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 09, 1972?
- December 09, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 09, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 09, 1972?
- December 09, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 09, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- December 09, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 09, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- December 09, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 09, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 09, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 09, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 09, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 09, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on December 09, 1972?
What day of the week was December 09, 1972?
December 09, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 344th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 09, 1972 can also be written as 12/9/1972 in the US and as 9/12/1972 in UK and Europe.
December 09, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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 09, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 9th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 09, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 09, 1972 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 09, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:56 am and setting at 09:04 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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Who was born on December 09, 1972?
Famous people born on December 09, 1972:
![Reiko Aylesworth]()
Reiko AylesworthAmerican actress.
- Gavrielle Elmaleh
Gavrielle Elmaleh is a French comedian and actor known for her stand-up comedy and television appearances.
- Fabrice Santoro
He was a former french tennis player and grew up in toulon.
- Tré Cool
German-american actor and songwriter (green day the lookouts foxboro hot tubs, the network).
- Annalise Braakensiek
Australian actress, model, television presenter, lingerie designer, jewellery designer, vegetarian chef, and entrepreneur.
- Michael Corcoran
American producer and singer-songwriter.
- Saima Wazed
Bangladeshi psychologist.
- Paul Greene
Australian 100 metre/200 metre/400 metre (olympics-1996).
- Saima Wazed Hossain
- Jabulani Mnguni
- Patrick Muturi
- Kerstin Riediger
- Maikro Romero
- Fabrizio Sabatucci
- Vladimir Dimitrov
- Markus Frank
Whose famous birthday is on December 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 9th:
![John Malkovich]()
John MalkovichAmerican actor.
![Felicity Huffman]()
Felicity HuffmanFelicity Huffman is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on the television series Desperate...
![Kirk Douglas]()
Kirk DouglasAmerican actor.
![Judi Dench]()
Judi DenchBritish actress, who won a best supporting actress oscar as well as a tony award for her title role in "iris.
![Jesse Metcalfe]()
Jesse MetcalfeAmerican actor and musician.
![Michael Nouri]()
Michael NouriAmerican actor 6'3" and handsome, he appeared in "search for tomorrow" in 1976.
![Simon Helberg]()
Simon HelbergAmerican actor known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in 'The Big Bang Theory'.
![Dia Mirza]()
Dia MirzaIndian model actress and producer.
![Redd Foxx]()
Redd FoxxAmerican comedian and actor.
![Beau Bridges]()
Beau BridgesAmerican actor, born lloyd bridges to a prominent family.
December 09, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 4 months old,
or 616 months and 10 days old,
or 2679 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18759 days old,
if you were born on December 09, 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 December 09, 1972?
There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 9th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 09, 1972.
December 09, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 09, 1972:
- Luella Parsons
Luella Parsons was a prominent American gossip columnist.
- Emil Otto Hoppé
- Antonino Catarella
- Jaap Mol
- William Dieterle
What famous deaths happened on December 9th?
Famous deaths on December 9th:
![Eleanor Parker]()
Eleanor ParkerAmerican actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.
![Gene Barry]()
Gene BarryAmerican actor (d. 2009).
![Laird Cregar]()
Laird CregarTalented actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Lodger' and 'Hangover Square.
![Archie Moore]()
Archie MooreAmerican boxer and actor (b. 1913).
- Mico Palanca
Talented actor known for his roles in Filipino films and television shows.
- Indalecio Allende
Chilean socialist politician and President of Chile.
- Yeny Rivera
Renowned poet known for her emotionally charged verses.
- Marri Chenna Reddy
Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
- Sebastyan Cabot
Italian explorer who sailed with John Cabot and explored parts of North America.
- Claryce Lispector
A renowned Brazilian writer and philosopher, known for her innovative and introspective novels.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 9th
December 09, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 09, 1972:
- Anti-Corruption Day [1]
- Calendar of saints: Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin : optional memorial
- Peter Fourier, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame
- Also see December 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics); specifically the conception of Saint Anne
- Scandinavia (specifically Sweden): Anna's Day. Recognizes everyone named Anna, and marks the day to start the preparation process of the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve.
- Tanzania - Independence Day (of Tanganyika from Britain, 1961)
Observances on December 09, 1972:
- International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
- International Anti-Corruption Day
December 09, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 09, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 4th and December 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 09, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1972 was I Am Woman by Helen Reddy, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.
December 09, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 09, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
- The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
- Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
December 09, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.
December 09, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 09, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
- Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
- Slade - GudBuy T'Jane
- Donny Osmond - Why
December 09, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.
December 09, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 09, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- The Stylistics - I'm Stone In Love With You
- The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
December 09, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 09, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Sleuth
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews
Country: United States of America
The Getaway
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Starring: Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Ben Johnson, Sally Struthers
Country: United States of America
The Poseidon Adventure
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Ronald Neame
Starring: Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Shelley Winters, Red Buttons
Country: United States of America
Man of La Mancha
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
Starring: Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, James Coco, Harry Andrews
Country: United States of America
Child's Play
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: James Mason, Robert Preston, Beau Bridges, Ron Weyand
December 09, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 09, 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:
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Double Identity
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dennis Dimster
Die lieben Mitmenschen
Release year: 1972
Dead of Night
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau
Release year: 1972
December 09, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 09, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Best And The Brightest
By: David Halberstam
"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."
On The Night Of The Seventh Moon
By: Victoria Holt
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.
The Odessa File
By: Frederick Forsyth
A suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes in revelation after revelation. Of a Mafia-like organisation called Odessa...of a real-life fugitive known by the "Butcher of Riga"..of young German journalist, tumed obsessed assassin and.
The Persian Boy
By: Mary Renault
"It takes skill and skill to portray, as Miss Renault did, this half-man, part Courtesan who is so deeply enamoured with the warrior,"-The
Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution
By: Dr. Robert Atkins
America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off
December 09, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 09, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
Who was the US President on December 09, 1972?
On December 09, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 09, 1972?
On December 09, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 09, 1972?
On December 09, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 9th?
December 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of December. 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 December 9th, such as:
- 2018 - After a fire broke out in an apartment in reggio emilia in italy, two people were killed and 38 more were hospitalized.
- 2017 - United states recognizes jerusalem as israel's capital: protests in gaza and west bank for the third consecutive day.
- 2016 - Syria civil war: battle of aleppo and aleppo offensive (november-16, 2016): russia will continue talks with the united states on aleppo following talks between u.s secretary of state john kerry & foreign minister sergey lavrov.
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 December 1972?
December 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
