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December 14, 1972 was the 349th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 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 December 14, 1972, who was born and died on December 14, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 14, 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 14th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 14, 1972?
- December 14, 1972: What happened on that day?
- December 14, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 14, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 14, 1972?
- December 14, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 14, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- December 14, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 14, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- December 14, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 14, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 14, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 14, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 14, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on December 14, 1972?
What day of the week was December 14, 1972?
December 14, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 349th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 14, 1972 can also be written as 12/14/1972 in the US and as 14/12/1972 in UK and Europe.
December 14, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 14, 1972:
- Eugene cernan and harrison schmitt leave the moon
- Willy brandt re-elected west german chancellor.
- Apollo program: eugene cernan is the last person to walk on the moon, after he and harrison schmitt complete the third and final extra-vehicular activity (eva) of the apollo 17 mission. this is the last manned mission to the moon of the 20th century.
- The commonwealth of australia ordains equal pay for women.
- The united nations environment programme is established as a specialized agency of the united nations.
- The constitution of bangladesh comes into effect.
- The portuguese army kills 400 africans in tete, mozambique.
December 14, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th 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 14, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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December 14, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 14, 1972 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 14, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 12:08 pm and setting at 01:30 am.
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 14, 1972?
Famous people born on December 14, 1972:
- Chino Otsuka
Notable for her time-traveling self-portrait photography.
- Isabelle De Hertogh
Belgian actress, most famous for her role as the belgian film star.
- Marcus Jensen
American baseball coach and player.
- Miranda Hart
British comedienne.
- Eric Anderson
American actor in musical theatre.
- Johnny Mcwilliams
End tight (arizona cardinals).
- David Norona
- Domenico Cecere
- Andrea Borgato
- Jason Barry
- Mike Hale
- Luigi Merola
- Christian E. Christiansen
Whose famous birthday is on December 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 14th:
![Vanessa Hudgens]()
Vanessa HudgensAmerican actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.
![Jane Birkin]()
Jane BirkinBritish actress, noted family member, and sister to andrew birkin, writer-director who released "blow-up" back in 1966.
![Natascha McElhone]()
Natascha McElhoneEnglish actress.
![Jackson Rathbone]()
Jackson RathboneAmerican actor, singer, and musician.
![Michael Owen]()
Michael OwenBritish soccer (football), star and celebrity with a soccer clip, sports paraphernalia and product endorsements to his name and a 2004...
![Tia Texada]()
Tia TexadaAmerican singer and actress.
![Sophie Monk]()
Sophie MonkAustralian singer, actress, and model.
![Lee Remick]()
Lee RemickActress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.
![Rebecca Gibney]()
Rebecca GibneyNew zealand-australian actress/producer.
![Cynthia Gibb]()
Cynthia GibbAmerican actress, former model, who has appeared in films and on television.
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December 14, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 4 months old,
or 616 months and 12 days old,
or 2680 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18761 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 14, 1972?
There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 14, 1972.
December 14, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 14, 1972:
- Harvey Swados
American novelist and essayist known for his works on social issues.
- Costante Coter
- Giuseppe Oltrasi
What famous deaths happened on December 14th?
Famous deaths on December 14th:
![Myrna Loy]()
Myrna LoyAmerican actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
![Jeanne Crain]()
Jeanne CrainAmerican actress, 16-year old former model.
![Dinah Washington]()
Dinah WashingtonAmerican singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
![William Bendix]()
William BendixActor (life of riley), passes away in los angeles, california, at the age of 58.
![Jock Mahoney]()
Jock MahoneyActor (dallas cow town, range rider), died at 70.
![Bernard Fox]()
Bernard FoxBritish actor (d. 2016).
![Stubby Kaye]()
Stubby KayeActor (guys & dolls sweet charity), dies aged 79.
![Norman Fell]()
Norman FellAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1924).
![Arthur Treacher]()
Arthur TreacherBritish-american actor and comedian of stage, film, and television.
- George Washington
American politician and the first president of the united states 1789-1797.
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December 14, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 14, 1972:
- R.C. Saints - Memorial of Saint John of the Cross
December 14, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 14, 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 14, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 14, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 14, 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:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
- Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California
December 14, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 14, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 14, 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:
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
- Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
- Slade - GudBuy T'Jane
- Donny Osmond - Why
December 14, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 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 14, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 14, 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:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- The Stylistics - I'm Stone In Love With You
- The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
December 14, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 14, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Barry Shear
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Yaphet Kotto, Anthony Franciosa, Frank Adu
Snowball Express
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Norman Tokar
Starring: Dean Jones, Nancy Olson, Harry Morgan, Keenan Wynn
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
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews
Country: United States of America
December 14, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Double Identity
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dennis Dimster
Die lieben Mitmenschen
Release year: 1972
Dead of Night
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau
Release year: 1972
December 14, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 14, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Best And The Brightest
By: David Halberstam
"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."
To Serve Them All My Days
By: R.F. Delderfield
To Serve Them All my Days is the poignant story of David Powlett Jones, who returns from World War I wounded and shell-shocked. He is hired by Bamfylde School to teach history. There, he rejects the traditional curriculum and teaches …
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.
Green Darkness
By: Anya Seton
"Reincarnation is the theme of this book. It aims to show how cause and effect interact among specific souls over two periods of time.
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.
December 14, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 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 December 14, 1972?
On December 14, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1972?
On December 14, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 14, 1972?
On December 14, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 14th?
December 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the kurdish-led syrian democratic forces retake hajin, the last major syrian town that isil controlled.
- 2017 - Colombian paramilitarism, internal armed conflict, illegal drug trade in colombia: colombia's largest narcotics gang clan del golfo (agc) declares a ceasefire effective december 13. they claim the gesture is intended to "contribute to a complete, total, and lasting peace." colombia's government said it was happy with the gesture but that they will continue to exert pressure on the organization.
- 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): shelling broke the ceasefire in aleppo, disrupting the evacuation of civilians.
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.
