Tuesday December 12, 1972: on this day

December 12, 1972 was the 347th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 12, 1972 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 12, 1972, who was born and died on December 12, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul), movies (e.g. Avanti!, directed by Billy Wilder), TV series (e.g. Wild Country) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1972?


December 12, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 347th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 1972 in December 1972 calendar

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December 12, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

Rat chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

43%

The moon phase on December 12, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 12, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:18 am and setting at 11:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1972.

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Who was born on December 12, 1972?


Famous people born on December 12, 1972:

  • Abdulraheem Jaffer

    Former Kenyan cricketer known for his contributions to the sport.

  • Kevin Parent

    French canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Brandon Teena

    American murder victim (born 1972).

  • Bocephus Hank Williams III

    Singer-songwriter blending country, punk, and metal influences.

  • Mustafa Akyol

    Turkish journalist known for his work on political and religious issues.

  • Hank Williams

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1923).

  • Nicky Eaden

    English coach and footballer.

  • Georgios Theodoridis

    Greek sprinter.

  • Wilson Kipketer

    Danish middle-distance runner.

  • Craig Field

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Missy Francis in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actress ("little house on the prairie").

  • Kara Williams

    Miss texas usa (1996).

  • Greg Randolph in Denver

    Colorado, usa; road cyclist (olympics-74th-1996).

  • Jamal Willis

    Nfl running back (san francisco 49ers).

  • Oliver Quass

    Wlaf kicker (amsterdam admirals).

  • Yann Sundberg
  • Melissa Francis
  • Yousuf Adam
  • Monia Andreani

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 12th

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December 12, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 16 days old,

or 2676 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18734 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 1972.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1972?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

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

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

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December 12, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 12th

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December 12, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1972:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1972:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 12, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  2. - I Am Woman
  3. - If You Don't Know Me By Now
  4. - You Ought To Be With Me
  5. - It Never Rains In Southern California

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 12, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Ding-A-Ling
  2. - Crazy Horses
  3. - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
  4. - GudBuy T'Jane
  5. - Why

December 12, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 12, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Me And Mrs. Jones
  2. - You Ought To Be With Me
  3. - If You Don't Know Me By Now
  4. - I'm Stone In Love With You
  5. - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone

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December 12, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Avanti!

Avanti!

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill, Edward Andrews

Country: United States of America

Across 110th Street

Across 110th Street

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Barry Shear

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Yaphet Kotto, Anthony Franciosa, Frank Adu

Snowball Express

Snowball Express

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Norman Tokar

Starring: Dean Jones, Nancy Olson, Harry Morgan, Keenan Wynn

Revolver

Revolver

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sergio Sollima

Starring: Agostina Belli, Paola Pitagora, Fabio Testi, Oliver Reed, Sal Borgese, Carla Mancini, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias, Marco Mariani, Calisto Calisti, Michel Bardinet, Daniel Beretta

Country: Italy

Sleuth

Sleuth

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews

Country: United States of America

December 12, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 1972 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Double Identity

Double Identity

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dennis Dimster

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Release year: 1972

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Release year: 1972

December 12, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

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America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

The Peter Prescription by Laurence J. Peter

The Peter Prescription

By:

Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.

Green Darkness by Anya Seton

Green Darkness

By:

"Reincarnation is the theme of this book. It aims to show how cause and effect interact among specific souls over two periods of time.

Open Marriage by Nena and George O'Neill

Open Marriage

By:

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December 12, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hunt the Wumpus

Hunt the Wumpus

Platform: BASIC, TI-99/4A

Genre: Adventure game

Pong

Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Empire

Empire

Platform: PDP 11/45 (1971), HP2000 (1973), HP3000 (1984), DOS, Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows, Linux (2003)

Genre: 4X, wargame

history

Who was the US President on December 12, 1972?

On December 12, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1972?

On December 12, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1972?

On December 12, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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history

What happened in 1972?

1972 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos announces over television and radio the implementation of martial law.
  • President Marcos ends emergency crisis in Philippines
  • Dude opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 16 performances

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What was the calendar for December 1972?

December 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1972 calendar looked like.

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