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August 14, 1972 was the 227th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 14, 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 August 14, 1972, who was born and died on August 14, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan), movies (e.g. Blacula, directed by William Crain), TV series (e.g. The David Steinberg Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 14th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 14, 1972?
- August 14, 1972: What happened on that day?
- August 14, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 14, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 14, 1972?
- August 14, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 14, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- August 14, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 14, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- August 14, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 14, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 14, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 14, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 14, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on August 14, 1972?
What day of the week was August 14, 1972?
August 14, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 227th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 14, 1972 can also be written as 8/14/1972 in the US and as 14/8/1972 in UK and Europe.
August 14, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 14, 1972:
- Bloody sunday: british soldiers fire into crowd, kill 13
- East german aeroflot illyushin 62 crashes near moscow, russia, killing 156.
- An east german ilyushin il-62 crashes during takeoff from east berlin, killing 156.
- An east german ilyushin airliner crashes near east berlin all 156 onboard perish.
- An ilyushin il-62 airliner crashes near königs wusterhausen, east germany killing 156 people.
August 14, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 14, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Discover the planets positions on August 14th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 14, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 14, 1972 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 14, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:43 am and setting at 10:08 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1972.
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Who was born on August 14, 1972?
Famous people born on August 14, 1972:
- Lanson Cunningham
Legendary basketball player known for his scoring prowess.
- Carnetta Hill
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.
- Timothée Bonnet
Renowned for contributions to computer science research.
- Kenneith Walker
Kenneith Walker is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League.
- Kristiane Baker
Member of Parliament advocating for education reform.
- Jay Manuel
Canadian make-up artist.
- Nilesh Kulkarni
Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Maharashtra.
- Laurent Lamothe
Haitian businessman and politician, prime minister of haiti.
- Ross Schulte
Nfl / wlaf kicker / punter (buffalo bills, frankfurt galaxy).
- Evan Pilgrim
Nfl guard (chicago bears).
- Tamer Said
Egyptian screenwriter and producer of director films.
- Brian Gragert
Wlaf punter (amsterdam admirals).
- Katja Maaria Lehtd
Ice hockey defenseman (finland, olympics - 1998).
- Yu Jae-seok
South korean entertainer.
- Yoo Jae-suk
Comedian.
- William Collins
American contestant in a game show called big brother.
- Ed O'Bannon
- David Stone
Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:
![Emmanuelle Béart]()
Emmanuelle BéartFrench actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.
![Mila Kunis]()
Mila KunisMila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.
![Halle Berry]()
Halle BerryAmerican actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.
![Steve Martin]()
Steve MartinAmerican comedian and actor.
![David Hallyday]()
David HallydayFrench singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.
![Magic Johnson]()
Magic JohnsonAmerican professional basketball player and noted athlete.
![Sarah Brightman]()
Sarah BrightmanBritish singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...
![Danielle Steel]()
Danielle SteelAmerican novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.
![Susan Saint James]()
Susan Saint JamesAmerican actress.
![Raoul Bova]()
Raoul BovaItalian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.
August 14, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 8 months old,
or 620 months and 10 days old,
or 2697 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18881 days old,
if you were born on August 14, 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 August 14, 1972?
There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 14, 1972.
August 14, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 14, 1972:
- Oscar Levant
American composer, entertainer, writer, pianist, actor, radio and tv personality.
- Jules Romains
French author and poet (b. 1885).
- Pierre Brasseur
French actor, poet, and playwright.
- Aleksandr Il'ič Lejpunskij
- Paolo Giobbe
- Manuel Millares Sall
- Manolo Millares (46)
What famous deaths happened on August 14th?
Famous deaths on August 14th:
![Phyllis Thaxter]()
Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.
![Dorothy Stratten]()
Dorothy StrattenCanadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.
![Fyvush Finkel]()
Fyvush FinkelAmerican actor (b. 1922).
![Bruno Kirby]()
Bruno KirbyAmerican actor and director (d. 2006).
![Sigrid Gurie]()
Sigrid GurieBrooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).
![Gale Sondergaard]()
Gale SondergaardGale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.
![Camilla Horn]()
Camilla HornShe was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.
- Enzio Ferrari
Founder of Ferrari S.p.
- Williom Randolph Hearst
Founder of the Hearst Corporation, a leading media and publishing company.
- Maximiano Kolbe
Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.
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August 14, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 14, 1972:
- Paraguay - Flag Day
- St. Maximilian Kolbe
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
- United States - National Code talkers Day
- Pakistan - Independence Day
- RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
- Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
- United States - National Creamsicles Day
August 14, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 14, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 14th and August 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 14, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 14, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 14, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
- Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
- The Hollies - Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
- Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
August 14, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 14, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 14, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Alice Cooper - School's Out
- Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs - Seaside Shuffle
- Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
- Hawkwind - Silver Machine
- Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
August 14, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 1972 was I'm Still In Love With You by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 14, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 14, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
- Joe Simon - Power Of Love
- The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang
- The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
August 14, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 14, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Blacula
Release year: 1972
Directed by: William Crain
Starring: William Marshall, Vonetta McGee, Denise Nicholas, Thalmus Rasulala
Country: United States of America
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
Rivals
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Krishna Shah
Starring: Joan Hackett, Robert Klein, Scott Jacoby, Jeanne Tanzy Williams
Grave of the Vampire
Release year: 1972
Directed by: John Hayes
Starring: William Smith, Michael Pataki, Lyn Peters, Diane Holden
Pulp
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Mike Hodges
Starring: Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney, Lionel Stander, Lizabeth Scott
August 14, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 14, 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:
The David Steinberg Show
Release year: 1972
Greenwich Village
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Laura Archibald|
August 14, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 14, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Captains And The Kings
By: Taylor Caldwell
Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.
The Winds Of War
By: Herman Wouk
The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.
The Terminal Man
By: Michael Crichton
The bestselling author of Jurassic Park and Timeline is back with a thriller about neurological experimentation. Harry Benson suffers from violent seizures.
The Peter Prescription
By: Laurence J. Peter
Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.
August 14, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 14, 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 August 14, 1972?
On August 14, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1972?
On August 14, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 14, 1972?
On August 14, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 14th?
August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of August. 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 August 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
- 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.
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 August 1972?
August 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
