What happened on Sunday January 09, 1972?

Here's what happened on January 09, 1972:

• Powell and Rehnquist Sworn in as Supreme Court Justices Lewis F. Powell Jr. and William H. Rehnquist were sworn in as the 103rd and 104th justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, marking a significant moment in the judicial history of the nation. Their appointments would have long-lasting implications for American jurisprudence.
• RMS Queen Elizabeth Destroyed by Fire The RMS Queen Elizabeth, historically the largest ocean liner ever constructed, was catastrophically destroyed by a massive fire while anchored in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong. The ship, once a symbol of maritime engineering and luxury, met a tragic end as flames consumed its massive structure.
• Howard Hughes Discredits Clifford Irving's Autobiography Billionaire Howard Hughes publicly denounced Clifford Irving's purported autobiography, revealing it to be a fraudulent work. Irving had claimed to have collaborated with Hughes on a biographical book, which Hughes definitively proved was a fabrication.
• British Coal Miners Launch Nationwide Strike British coal miners initiated a nationwide strike, marking the first such industrial action since 1926. This strike represented significant labor tensions and potential economic disruption in the United Kingdom's industrial landscape.
• Death of Ted Shawn, Pioneering American Dancer Ted Shawn, a groundbreaking American dancer and choreographer who significantly influenced modern dance, passed away at the age of 80. Shawn was known for his innovative contributions to dance as an art form and his efforts to establish dance as a respected masculine art.
• Marlene Hagge Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Marlene Hagge emerged victorious in the Burdine's Golf Invitational, a professional women's golf tournament on the LPGA tour, highlighting her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Jan. 09, 1972

Newspapers from Jan. 09, 1972

January 09, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 9th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1972 can also be written as 1/9/1972 in the US and as 9/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

Famous people born on January 09, 1972:

• Hervé Falciani

  Whistleblower and system engineer who exposed massive tax evasion schemes involving HSBC Private Bank, revealing details about over 130,000...

• Vincent Riou

  Professional French sailor who won the prestigious Vendée Globe solo around-the-world sailing race in 2004, competing on his 60-foot...

• Mat Hoffman

  Legendary professional BMX rider known for pushing extreme sports boundaries and pioneering innovative tricks in freestyle BMX.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on January 9th

Famous people died on January 09, 1972:

• Ted Shawn

  American dancer and choreographer (b. 1891).

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on January 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1972 was Brand New Key by Melanie, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Melanie - Brand New Key
2. Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
3. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
4. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
5. Michael Jackson - Got To Be There

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1972 was I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
2. Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
3. Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
4. Congregation - Softly Whispering I Love You
5. T Rex - Jeepster

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
2. Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
3. Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
4. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
5. The Honey Cone - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 09, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 09, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 01:03 am and setting at 11:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 1972.

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Someone born on January 09, 1972 is:

53 years 4 months old,

or 640 months and 5 days old,

or 2783 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19484 days old,

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

There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 9th 2026.

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

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

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