What happened on Wednesday October 11, 1972?

Here's what happened on October 11, 1972:

• Washington D.C. Jail Prison Uprising A significant prison uprising occurred at the Washington, D.C. jail where inmates took 12 hostages, including the Corrections Director, to demand improvements in prison conditions such as separate housing for juveniles, better food quality, and addressing overcrowding. Community leaders like Shirley Chisholm and Marion Barry negotiated, resulting in a peaceful resolution with all hostages released unharmed.
• Race Riot on USS Kitty Hawk A race riot erupted aboard the United States Navy aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk while operating off the coast of Vietnam during Operation Linebacker, highlighting racial tensions within the military during the Vietnam War era.
• World Hockey Association Debuts The World Hockey Association officially launched its inaugural season with the Alberta Oilers defeating the Ottawa Nationals 7-4 at the Ottawa Civic Centre, marking a significant moment in professional hockey history.
• Cincinnati Reds Win National League Championship Series The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game Five to clinch the National League Championship Series, advancing their playoff campaign with a decisive victory.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Oct. 11, 1972

Newspapers from Oct. 11, 1972

October 11, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 285th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1972 can also be written as 10/11/1972 in the US and as 11/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1972 in October 1972 calendar

Famous people born on October 11, 1972:

• Claudia Black

  Renowned Australian actress known for her roles in science fiction and fantasy TV series and video game voice acting, particularly in...

• Kyoko Ina

  Japanese figure skater who was the North Atlantic Senior Champion in 1993, representing Japan in international competitions.

• Cherokee Parks

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA, known for his career in professional basketball during the late 20th century.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on October 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1972 was Ben by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Michael Jackson - Ben
2. Bill Withers - Use Me
3. The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool
4. Elvis Presley - Burning Love
5. Raspberries - Go All The Way

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough
2. David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
3. 10cc - Donna
4. Peter Skellern - You're A Lady
5. Python Lee Jackson - In A Broken Dream

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. The Spinners - I'll Be Around
2. Bill Withers - Use Me
3. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
4. James Brown - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
5. The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 11, 1972 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 11, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 11:20 am and setting at 09:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on October 11, 1972

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Someone born on October 11, 1972 is:

52 years 6 months old,

or 630 months and 24 days old,

or 2742 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19199 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 11, 1972?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 11th 2025.

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

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

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