What happened on Wednesday May 10, 1972?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1972:

• US Air Strikes in North Vietnam During the Vietnam War, American warplanes engaged in intense aerial combat, shooting down eleven North Vietnamese MiG fighters. Notable pilots like future Congressman Duke Cunningham distinguished themselves, downing three MiG-17s and four MiG-21s. In a dramatic moment, pilot Maj. Robert Lodge was shot down by a North Vietnamese Shenyang J-6 but refused to eject.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing program. These tests were part of ongoing strategic military research and development.
• Tragic South Korean Bus Reservoir Accident A devastating bus accident occurred when an overloaded South Korean bus lost control and plunged into a reservoir, resulting in the tragic loss of 77 lives. The incident highlighted critical transportation safety concerns in South Korea during the early 1970s.
• Stuart Carlisle: Zimbabwean Cricket Player Stuart Carlisle was a notable Zimbabwean Test cricket batsman who played for the national team between 1995 and the early 2000s, representing Zimbabwe in international cricket.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from May. 10, 1972

Newspapers from May. 10, 1972

May 10, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 131st day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1972 can also be written as 5/10/1972 in the US and as 10/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1972 in May 1972 calendar

Famous people born on May 10, 1972:

• Rédoine Faïd

  Notorious French-Algerian criminal known for multiple daring prison escapes and robberies.

• Lisa Linde

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on May 10th

Famous people died on May 10, 1972:

• Winifred Beamish
• Giovanni Bertone
• Francisco Bores
• Rhys Gemmell
• Colonnello Toon

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on May 10th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
2. Joe Tex - I Gotcha
3. The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
4. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
5. Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
4. Vicky Leandros - Come What May
5. Elton John - Rocket Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
2. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
3. Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
4. Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming
5. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 10, 1972 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 10, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 06:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1972.

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Someone born on May 10, 1972 is:

53 years and 14 days old,

or 636 months and 14 days old,

or 2767 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19372 days old,

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

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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

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

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