Wednesday October 11, 1972
US date format: 10/11/1972, UK date format: 11/10/1972
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Libra (see zodiac on October 11, 1972). The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Claudia Black and Kyoko Ina.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to by .
In UK by was in the top 5 hits.
Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina, directed by Marco Bellocchio, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972
while O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching M*A*S*H.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Pong or Empire.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1972, at October 11 across the years or at October 1972 calendar.
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Historical Events
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Events
- Panama adopts constitution
- Reads beat Pirates in NLCS
- Prison uprising at Washington DC jail.
- A race riot occurs on the United States Navy aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk off the coast of Vietnam during Operation Linebacker.
Famous Birthday
- Claudia Black: Australian actress.
- Kyoko Ina: Tokyo, Japan -- Figure skater (1993...
- Cherokee Parks: American basketball player:...
- Brigitte Soucy: Moncton, New Brunswick -- Volleyballer...
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Movies
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The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Directed by: Luis Buñuel
Starring: Fernando Rey, Delphine Seyrig, Paul Frankeur, Bulle Ogier
Country: United States of America
Chloe in the Afternoon
Directed by: Éric Rohmer
Starring: Bernard Verley, Zouzou, Françoise Verley, Daniel Ceccaldi
Deliverance
Directed by: John Boorman
Starring: Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Ronny Cox
Country: United States of America
Sounder
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks, Carmen Mathews
The Italian Connection
Directed by: Fernando Di Leo
Starring: Mario Adorf, Henry Silva, Woody Strode, Adolfo Celi
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 11, 1972?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #5 R&B songs
- The Spinners - I'll Be Around
- Bill Withers - Use Me
- Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
- James Brown - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
- The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool
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TV Series
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M*A*S*H
Written by: Larry Gelbart
Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher
Country: United States of America
The David Steinberg Show
Anna and the King
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Jigsaw
Directed by: Michael Spierig
Izdanci iz opaljenog grma
Starring: Slavko Simic, Marija Sabo, Jovan-Burdus Janicijevic, Voja Miric
Days to next October 11
If October 11, 1972 is your birthday you're 48 years, 1 month, 24 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 10 months, 6 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1972?
- LIFE: Dallas Cowboys tackle Bob Lilly football
- Time: The Other Campaigners: Pat Nixon and Eleanor McGovern.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8301
- RollingStone: Jeff Beck
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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O Jerusalem!
By: Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre
Now a major motion picture, this remarkable classic recounts, moment by moment, the spellbinding process that gave birth to the state of Israel.Collins
Captains And The Kings
By: Taylor Caldwell
When Joseph Armagh first saw America in the early 1850s, he was a twelve-year-old Irish immigrant - a penniless orphan cast upon a hostile shore to make a home for himself.
The Winds Of War
By: Herman Wouk
Like no other masterpiece of historical fiction, Herman Wouk's sweeping epic of World War II is the great novel of America's Greatest Generation.Wouk's spellbinding narrative captures the tide of global events, as well as all the drama, romance, heroism, and …
Fire In The Lake
By: Frances Fitzgerald
This landmark work, based on Frances FitzGerald's own research and travels, takes us inside Vietnam-into the traditional, ancestor-worshiping villages and the corrupt crowded cities, into the conflicts between Communists and anti-Communists,
To Serve Them All My Days
By: R.F. Delderfield
To Serve Them All My Days is the moving saga of David Powlett-Jones, who returns from World War I injured and shell-shocked. He is hired to teach history at Bamfylde School, where he rejects the formal curriculum and teaches the …
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 11, 1972?
On October 11, 1972 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is October 11, 1972?
On October 11, 1972 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on October 11, 1972?
On October 11, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 11, 1972?
On October 11, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 11, 1972?
On October 11, 1972 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on October 11, 1972?
On October 11, 1972 several famous people were born including, Claudia Black, Kyoko Ina, Cherokee Parks.
What was the number one song in October 11, 1972?
The number one song in the week of October 11, 1972 was Ben by Michael Jackson in US and Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon in UK.
What were the top hits on October 11, 1972?
The top hits on October 11, 1972 were Ben by Michael Jackson, Use Me by Bill Withers, Everybody Plays The Fool by The Main Ingredient in US and Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, How Can I Be Sure by David Cassidy, Donna by 10cc in UK.
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