What happened on Tuesday September 12, 1972?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1972:

• Federal Revenue Sharing Plan Approved The United States Senate passed a significant federal revenue sharing plan with a 64-20 vote, authorizing the transfer of $5.3 billion from federal government revenues to state and local governments. This landmark legislation aimed to provide financial support and flexibility to local jurisdictions, representing a major shift in intergovernmental fiscal policy.
• New IOC President Elected Lord Michael Killanin was elected as the new President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), succeeding Avery Brundage. Killanin, an Irish sports administrator, would serve until 1980 and was known for his efforts to modernize and internationalize the Olympic movement.
• Second Cod War Begins The Second Cod War erupted when the Icelandic gunboat ICGV Aegir attacked two British fishing trawlers in the North Sea, escalating tensions between the United Kingdom and Iceland over fishing rights and territorial waters. This maritime conflict centered on Iceland's unilateral expansion of its exclusive fishing zone from 12 to 50 nautical miles, challenging traditional British fishing practices.
• Maude Television Series Debuts The groundbreaking sitcom 'Maude' premiered on CBS-TV at 8:00 pm, competing against 'Temperatures Rising' on ABC. Created by Norman Lear, the show starred Bea Arthur and was notable for its progressive and socially conscious approach to comedy, addressing controversial topics like feminism, abortion, and racial issues.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1972

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1972

September 12, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 256th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1972 can also be written as 9/12/1972 in the US and as 12/9/1972 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1972 in September 1972 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1972:

• Jason Statham

  Internationally renowned action movie star known for high-octane roles in blockbuster films like 'The Transporter' and 'Fast & Furious'...

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1972:

• William Boyd

  American actor and producer (d. 1972).

• Vincenzo Menghi

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on September 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1972 was Black & White by Three Dog Night, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Three Dog Night - Black & White
2. Mac Davis - Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me
3. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
4. Chicago - Saturday In The Park
5. The O'Jays - Back Stabbers

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 1972 was Mama Weer All Crazee Now by Slade, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Slade - Mama Weer All Crazee Now
2. Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
3. Faron Young - It's Four In The Morning
4. David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
5. Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 1972 was Get On The Good Foot-Part 1 by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. James Brown - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
2. The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool
3. The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
4. Joe Simon - Power Of Love
5. Mel And Tim - Starting All Over Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 12, 1972 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 11:33 am and setting at 09:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 1972

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Someone born on September 12, 1972 is:

52 years 7 months old,

or 631 months and 11 days old,

or 2745 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19216 days old,

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

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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

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

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