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April 13, 1972 was the 104th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 13, 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 April 13, 1972, who was born and died on April 13, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 13, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. The Culpepper Cattle Co., directed by Dick Richards), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 13th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 13, 1972?
- April 13, 1972: What happened on that day?
- April 13, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 13, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 13, 1972?
- April 13, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 13, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- April 13, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- April 13, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 13, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 13, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 13, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 13, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 13, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on April 13, 1972?
What day of the week was April 13, 1972?
April 13, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 104th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 13, 1972 can also be written as 4/13/1972 in the US and as 13/4/1972 in UK and Europe.
April 13, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 13, 1972:
- The universal postal union decides to recognize the people's republic of china as the only legitimate chinese representative, effectively expelling the republic of china administering taiwan.
- Vietnam war: the battle of an loc begins.
- ''apollo 16'' (john young, ken mattingly, charlie duke) is launched. during the mission, the astronauts achieve a lunar rover speed record of 18nbspkm/h.
- Vietnam war – nguyen hue offensive: prompted by the north vietnamese offensive, the united states resumes bombing of hanoi and haiphong.
April 13, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 13th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 13, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 13th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 13, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 13, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 13, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:46 am and setting at 08:08 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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Who was born on April 13, 1972?
Famous people born on April 13, 1972:
- Thorsten Fink
Thorsten Fink is a former German soccer player and manager who played as a midfielder.
- Aaron Lewis
American musician who is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and founder of the rock band staind.
- Ayanna Howard
Ayanna Howard is a renowned robotics engineer known for her work in human-robot interaction.
- Mike Kennedy in Vancouver
British columbia, canada; nhl left-wing (dallas stars).
- Mariusz Czerkawski
Polish golfer and ice hockey player.
- Jeroen Thesseling pop bassist (Pestilence
Spheres).
- Dave Wohlabaugh
Nfl guard/center (new england patriots).
- Mariusz Czerkawski in Radomsko
Poland; nhl right-wing (edmonton oilers).
- Carlos Mortensen
- Qurban Qurbanov
- Dean Sewell
- Edgars Šneps
- Antonio Costantini
- Svetlana Bojko
- Massimo Cantini Parrini
- Fabrizio Guidi
- Lee Jin-taek
- Riccardo Lione
Whose famous birthday is on April 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 13th:
![Al Green]()
Al GreenAl green is an american singer and pastor known for his soulful voice and hits like 'let's stay together' and 'tired of being alone'.
![Ron Perlman]()
Ron PerlmanRon perlman is a renowned american actor known for his roles in hellboy and sons of anarchy.
![Christopher Hitchens]()
Christopher HitchensEnglish-american journalist and author (d.2011).
![Jonathan Brandis]()
Jonathan BrandisAmerican actor and director.
![Maurice Ronet]()
Maurice RonetNice, france -- actor.
![Seamus Heaney]()
Seamus HeaneyNobel prize laureate for irish literature.
![Paul Sorvino]()
Paul SorvinoAmerican actor, singer, and director.
![Glenn Howerton]()
Glenn HowertonAmerican actor.
![Don Adams]()
Don AdamsAmerican actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).
![Stanley Donen]()
Stanley DonenSouth carolina, united states -- film director / producer (bedazzled, damn yankees).
April 13, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years and 6 days old,
or 624 months and 6 days old,
or 2714 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18999 days old,
if you were born on April 13, 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 April 13, 1972?
There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 13th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 13, 1972.
April 13, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 13, 1972:
- Dorothy Dalton
What famous deaths happened on April 13th?
Famous deaths on April 13th:
![Michel Bouquet]()
Michel BouquetFrench actor in film.
![Daniel Pollock]()
Daniel PollockAustralian actor (b. 1968).
- Vinod Bose
Legendary tabla player known for his innovative style and compositions.
- Vasili Vereshchagin
Vasili Vereshchagin was a Russian painter who is best known for his paintings depicting the horrors of war.
- Muriel Spark
Scottish writer, best known for her "the prime of miss jean brodie", which was made into a motion movie.
- Lomax Wheeler
Renowned physicist known for his work in nuclear physics and quantum mechanics.
- Wealthy von Siemens
German electrical engineer and industrialist.
- Quinntin Young
Served as a U.S.
- Earlee Hines
Earlee Hines was an influential American jazz pianist and bandleader.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 13th
April 13, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 13, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 10th and April 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 13, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 13, 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.
April 13, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 13, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- America - A Horse With No Name
- Joe Tex - I Gotcha
- Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
- Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
April 13, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 13, 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.
April 13, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 13, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
- Nilsson - Without You
- Ringo Starr - Back Off Boogaloo
- The New Seekers - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
- The Chiffons - Sweet Talking Guy
April 13, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 13, 1972 was In The Rain by The Dramatics, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.
April 13, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 13, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Dramatics - In The Rain
- Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
- The Stylistics - Betcha By Golly, Wow
- Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming
- The Soul Children - Hearsay
April 13, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 13, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Culpepper Cattle Co.
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dick Richards
Starring: Gary Grimes, Billy Green Bush, Luke Askew, Bo Hopkins
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
The Hoax
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Robert Anderson
Starring: Bill Ewing, Frank Bonner, Jacques Aubuchon, Sharon DeBord
Tomorrow
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Joseph Anthony
Starring: Robert Duvall, Olga Bellin, Sudie Bond, Richard McConnell
The Chinese Connection
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Wei Lo
Starring: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, James Tien, Maria Yi
Country: United States of America
April 13, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 13, 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:
Love Thy Neighbour
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andy Smith
Number 96
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
Tightrope
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Richard Tuggle
April 13, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 13, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Report From Engine Co. 82
By: Dennis Smith
Dennis Smith tells the tale of Dennis Smith's brutal yet inspiring journey, from his brave firefighters to the hopeless, beautiful, and beleaguered residents in the poverty-stricken area where he works.
The Defense Never Rests
By: F. Lee Bailey
This controversial defense lawyer reviews his career. He focuses on the Boston Strangler, Sam Sheppard vindication and the Great Plymouth Mail Robbery.
The Game Of The Foxes
By: Ladislas Farago
Ladislas Farago was a long-standing student of espionage, and an important figure in U.S. intelligence. Naval Intelligence during World War II tells the entire story of German espionage within the United States and Great Britain, before and after World War …
The Day Of The Jackal
By: Frederick Forsyth
THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The
Tracy And Hepburn
By: Garson Kanin
The classic Hollywood memoir is back and this time with a new introduction by the author. Spence Tracy and Kate Hepburn were the celebrity couple that everyone knew, but few actually knew.
April 13, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 13, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
Who was the US President on April 13, 1972?
On April 13, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 13, 1972?
On April 13, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 13, 1972?
On April 13, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 13th?
April 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of April. 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 April 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Second libyan civil war and 2019 western libya offensive: aguila salih, the head of the tobruk-based libyan parliament that is rival to the government of national accord stated that the parliament's libyan national army would continue to advance on tripoli despite international calls for them not stop.
- 2018 - The british government releases a statement stating that it is "highly probable" that the assad regime used chemical arms against its own people. it also stated that, since such an act could not be ignored, britain would cooperate with france and the united states to coordinate an international response. however, the british government did not specify what steps they would take.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), airstrike in nangarhar, april 2017. the united states air force drops gbu-43/b massive orderd ordnance air bomb in nangarhar province in afghanistan. it is believed that the bomb was dropped on an isil tunnel and cave complex. this marks the first time the weapon has been used on the battlefield.
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 April 1972?
April 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
