What happened on Wednesday February 09, 1972?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1972:

• Ulster Vanguard Movement Launched William Craig, former Northern Ireland Minister for Home Affairs, established 'Ulster Vanguard' as a right-wing unionist umbrella movement, reflecting the complex political landscape of Northern Ireland during the Troubles.
• British Miners' Strike State of Emergency The British government declared a state of emergency following a prolonged month-long miners' strike, signaling significant industrial unrest and economic tension in the United Kingdom during the early 1970s.
• U.S. Copyright Protection for Phonorecords The United States federal government granted copyright protection to phonorecords for the first time, marking a significant milestone in intellectual property rights for the music industry.
• Ecuador's Presidential Coup President José María Velasco Ibarra was deposed for the fourth time, highlighting the political instability and frequent military interventions in Ecuador during this period.
• Death of Baseball Player Chico Ruiz Chico Ruiz, a 33-year-old Cuban-born American major league baseball player, passed away, marking the end of a notable sports career.

Events in 1972

February 09, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 09, 1972

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 1972

February 09, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 40th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1972 can also be written as 2/9/1972 in the US and as 9/2/1972 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 1972 in February 1972 calendar

Famous people born on February 09, 1972:

• Jason George

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• Jason Winston George

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Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on February 9th

Famous people died on February 09, 1972:

• Bella Fromm

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on February 9th

February 09, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
2. Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
3. Nilsson - Without You
4. Climax - Precious And Few
5. Three Dog Night - Never Been To Spain

February 09, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 1972 was Son Of My Father by Chicory Tip, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
2. T Rex - Telegram Sam
3. The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
4. Don McLean - American Pie
5. Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine

February 09, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
2. Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Make Me The Woman That You Go Home To
4. Wilson Pickett - Fire And Water
5. Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 09, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 1972 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 09, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 02:54 am and setting at 12:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Feb 29, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on February 09, 1972

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Someone born on February 09, 1972 is:

53 years 2 months old,

or 638 months and 14 days old,

or 2776 weeks

or 19432 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 1972?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 09, 1972.

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