What happened on Wednesday April 12, 1972?

Here's what happened on April 12, 1972:

• First Major League Baseball Players' Strike Resolved The Major League Baseball Players' Association and team owners successfully negotiated and agreed to terms, effectively ending the first players' strike in baseball history. This landmark event marked a significant moment in sports labor relations, establishing precedent for future collective bargaining in professional athletics.
• Roberta Flack Tops US Music Charts "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack reached the number 1 position on the US music charts. This soulful ballad, originally written by Ewan MacColl, became a defining hit of the early 1970s.
• Death of C. W. Ceram C. W. Ceram, a notable German-American writer known for his works on archaeology and ancient civilizations, passed away at the age of 57. Ceram was renowned for making archaeological history accessible to the general public through his engaging writing style.
• Military Band Tops UK Music Charts "Amazing Grace" performed by the Pipes & Drums & The Military Band of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guard claimed the number 1 spot on the UK music charts, showcasing the enduring popularity of traditional military music.
• Death of Henri Potiron Henri Potiron, a distinguished French composer, died at the age of 89. Throughout his career, Potiron made significant contributions to classical music composition and musical education.
• The Dramatics Lead R&B Charts "In The Rain" by The Dramatics became the number 1 R&B song, highlighting the group's significant influence in the soul and R&B music scene of the early 1970s.

Events in 1972

April 12, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 12, 1972

Newspapers from Apr. 12, 1972

April 12, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1972 can also be written as 4/12/1972 in the US and as 12/4/1972 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1972 in April 1972 calendar

Famous people born on April 12, 1972:

• Paul Lo Duca

  Professional Major League Baseball catcher who played for multiple teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, and New York...

• Pascal Rambeau
• Ditch Davey

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on April 12th

Famous people died on April 12, 1972:

• Enrico Felicella
• Tom Iredale

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on April 12th

April 12, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 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 12, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 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 12, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 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 12th is Aries.

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April 12, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 12, 1972 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 12, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:16 am and setting at 06:47 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 12, 1972 is:

52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months and 6 days old,

or 2761 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19333 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 12, 1972.

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