What happened on Friday April 14, 1972?

Here's what happened on April 14, 1972:

• Provisional IRA Bombing Campaign in Northern Ireland On April 14, 1972, the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA) conducted a coordinated bombing campaign across Northern Ireland, setting off 24 bombs in various towns and cities. The attacks were a violent commemoration of the 14 victims of the 'Bloody Sunday Massacre'. Within an 80-minute period, most explosions occurred within a 30-minute window, resulting in nine fatalities. This event was part of the broader conflict known as 'The Troubles', a period of intense sectarian violence in Northern Ireland.
• Musical Revue 'That's Entertainment' Opens in NYC Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz's musical review 'That's Entertainment' premiered at the Edison Theater in New York City. The production ran for a brief period of 4 performances, showcasing the musical talents of Dietz and Schwartz, who were notable figures in Broadway and Hollywood entertainment during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1972

April 14, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 14, 1972

Newspapers from Apr. 14, 1972

April 14, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 105th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 1972 can also be written as 4/14/1972 in the US and as 14/4/1972 in UK and Europe.

April 14, 1972 in April 1972 calendar

Famous people born on April 14, 1972:

• Dean Potter

  Legendary American extreme sports athlete known for pioneering rock climbing, base jumping, and highlining.

• Filippo Solibello
• Mauro Ottolini

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on April 14th

Famous people died on April 14, 1972:

• George Cortlever
• Gunther Langes

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on April 14th

April 14, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 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 14, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 14, 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 14, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 14, 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 14th is Aries.

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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 14, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 14, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 14, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 05:19 am and setting at 09:28 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 14, 1972 is:

53 years 1 month old,

or 637 months

or 2769 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19388 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1972?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 14, 1972.

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