What happened on Monday, January 10, 1972?

Here's what happened on January 10, 1972:

• Sheikh Mujibur Rahman released from prison Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a key figure in Bangladesh's independence movement, was released from prison on January 10, 1972, following the country's liberation from Pakistan. His release marked a significant moment in the establishment of Bangladesh as an independent nation. source: bbc.com
• Sheikh Mujibur Rahman returns to independent Bangladesh On January 10, 1972, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh, returned to the newly independent country after being released from Pakistani custody. His return marked a significant moment in the nation's history following the Bangladesh Liberation War. source: britannica.com
• Lakers' historic 33-game win streak ends The Los Angeles Lakers' remarkable 33-game winning streak, a record in professional sports, came to an end on January 10, 1972, when they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks. This streak remains one of the most celebrated achievements in NBA history. source: nba.com
• Concert for Bangladesh Album Released The triple album set from the legendary Concert for Bangladesh, organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, was released in the United Kingdom, capturing a pivotal moment in music history and humanitarian awareness.

Events in 1972

January 10, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from January 1972

Newspapers from Jan. 10, 1972

January 10, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 10th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 10, 1972 can also be written as 1/10/1972 in the US and as 10/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 10, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

Famous people born on January 10, 1972:

• Thomas Alsgaard

  Renowned Norwegian cross-country skier who achieved remarkable success, winning five gold medals at the Winter Olympic Games.

• Shuntaro Furukawa
• Brian Christopher
• Brian Lawler

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on January 10th

Famous people died on January 10, 1972:

• Aksel Larsen

  Danish lawyer and politician (b. 1897).

• Ugo Guarienti

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on January 10th

January 10, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 10, 1972 was American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

1. Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
2. Melanie - Brand New Key
3. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
4. Jonathan Edwards - Sunshine
5. Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair

January 10, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 10, 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 10th and January 16th.

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 10, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 10, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 10th is Capricorn.

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January 10, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 10, 1972 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 10, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 10, 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 10, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 02:04 am and setting at 12:30 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 10, 1972

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Someone born on January 10, 1972 is:

54 years 6 months old,

or 654 months and 25 days old,

or 2847 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19930 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 10, 1972?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 10, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 10, 1972.

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