What happened on Tuesday, April 11, 1972?

Here's what happened on April 11, 1972:

• 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue' debuts The British radio comedy show 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue' premiered on April 11, 1972. Created by Graeme Garden and Barry Cryer, the show became known for its humorous take on quiz formats and has remained popular in British culture. source: bbc.co.uk
• Benjamin L. Hooks appointed to FCC On April 11, 1972, Benjamin L. Hooks was appointed as a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He was the first African American to hold this position, marking a significant milestone in the history of the FCC and telecommunications policy in the United States. source: fcc.gov
• Soviet underground nuclear test On April 11, 1972, the Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test as part of its ongoing nuclear weapons program. This test was part of a series of tests that raised international concerns about nuclear proliferation during the Cold War. source: armscontrol.org
• Ted Johnson NFL Player Born Ted Johnson, a linebacker who would later play for the New England Patriots, was born. He would become a notable player in the NFL during his professional career.

Events in 1972

April 11, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from April 1972

Newspapers from Apr. 11, 1972

April 11, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 11, 1972 can also be written as 4/11/1972 in the US and as 11/4/1972 in UK and Europe.

April 11, 1972 in April 1972 calendar

Famous people born on April 11, 1972:

• Natacha Régnier

  Natacha Régnier is a Belgian actress best known for her performances in European cinema, particularly in the acclaimed film 'The Dreamlife of Angels' (La Vie rêvée des anges), for which she won the Best Actress award at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. [bio]

• Allan Théo

  French singer famous for his hit song 'Emma'ne-moi', which sold over 1 million copies across France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada in...

• Guizmo (musician)

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on April 11th

April 11, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

1. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
2. America - A Horse With No Name
3. Joe Tex - I Gotcha
4. Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
5. Neil Young - Heart Of Gold

April 11, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

1. Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
2. Nilsson - Without You
3. Ringo Starr - Back Off Boogaloo
4. The New Seekers - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
5. The Chiffons - Sweet Talking Guy

April 11, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1972 was In The Rain by The Dramatics, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

1. The Dramatics - In The Rain
2. Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
3. The Stylistics - Betcha By Golly, Wow
4. Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming
5. The Soul Children - Hearsay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 11, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 11, 1972 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 April 11, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:49 am and setting at 05:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Apr 28, 1972.

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Someone born on April 11, 1972 is:

54 years 4 months old,

or 652 months

or 2835 weeks

or 19845 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 11, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 11, 1972.

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