What happened on Monday February 14, 1972?

Here's what happened on February 14, 1972:

• Luna 20 Moon Mission The Soviet Union launched Luna 20, an uncrewed spacecraft, which successfully orbited and performed a soft landing on the Moon. This mission was part of the ongoing Soviet lunar exploration program during the Space Race.
• Grease Musical Premiere The iconic musical 'Grease', created by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, opened at the Eden Theatre in New York City. The original cast included Barry Bostwick, Carole Demas, and Adrienne Barbeau, marking the beginning of a cultural phenomenon.
• John Lennon and Yoko Ono Host Mike Douglas Show John Lennon and Yoko Ono began co-hosting the syndicated TV show 'The Mike Douglas Show' for an entire week in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This unique hosting arrangement brought their artistic and political perspectives to mainstream television.
• Drew Bledsoe Birth Drew Bledsoe, future NFL quarterback for the New England Patriots, was born. He would later become a prominent player in the NFL during the 1990s and early 2000s.
• Mayne One Music Group Formation Mayne One, a rock band from the Young Nation music scene, was established or gained recognition.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Feb. 14, 1972

Newspapers from Feb. 14, 1972

February 14, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 45th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1972 can also be written as 2/14/1972 in the US and as 14/2/1972 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 1972 in February 1972 calendar

Famous people born on February 14, 1972:

• Rob Thomas

  Lead singer of the popular rock band Matchbox Twenty, known for hit songs like 'Push' and 'Unwell'.

• Jaan Tallinn

  Estonian computer programmer and entrepreneur, co-founder of Skype, which revolutionized global communication.

• Drew Bledsoe

  Legendary NFL quarterback who played for the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills.

• Big Daddy V

  Professional wrestler known for his performances in WWE, with a significant career in professional wrestling during the late 1990s and early...

• Sofia Jane
• Valerio Mastandrea

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on February 14th

Famous people died on February 14, 1972:

• Andreas Cervin
• Luigi Garzoni di Adorgnano

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on February 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Nilsson - Without You
2. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
3. Carpenters - Hurting Each Other
4. Climax - Precious And Few
5. Three Dog Night - Never Been To Spain

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1972 was Son Of My Father by Chicory Tip, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
2. T Rex - Telegram Sam
3. The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
4. Don McLean - American Pie
5. Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine

February 14, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
2. Wilson Pickett - Fire And Water
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Make Me The Woman That You Go Home To
4. Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee Eager - Ain't Understanding Mellow
5. Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 14, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:32 am and setting at 06:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Feb 29, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on February 14, 1972

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Someone born on February 14, 1972 is:

53 years 2 months old,

or 638 months and 9 days old,

or 2775 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19427 days old,

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

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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

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

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