What happened on Wednesday June 14, 1972?

Here's what happened on June 14, 1972:

• DDT Banned in the United States Environmental Protection Agency Director William D. Ruckelshaus issued a landmark order banning DDT (dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane), a widely used pesticide. The ban was to take full effect by the end of 1972, marking a significant milestone in environmental protection and public health regulation.
• Japan Airlines Flight 471 Crash A devastating aviation disaster occurred when Japan Airlines Flight 471 crashed on approach to Palam International Airport (now Indira Gandhi International Airport) in New Delhi, India. The crash resulted in 82 fatalities among the 87 passengers on board, and additionally killed four people on the ground, marking one of the deadliest aviation accidents in India's history.
• Hurricane Agnes Devastation Hurricane Agnes caused widespread destruction along the U.S. East Coast, resulting in 117 fatalities. The hurricane was one of the most destructive storms of the 1972 Atlantic hurricane season, causing significant damage and loss of life.
• IRA and SDLP Political Dialogue Representatives of the Northern Ireland Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) held a critical meeting with Irish Republican Army (IRA) representatives in Derry. During this meeting, the IRA outlined their conditions for potential negotiations with the British Government, marking a significant moment in the Northern Ireland conflict.
• Formation of Hurricane Agnes Tropical storm Agnes formed over the Yucatán Peninsula, which would later develop into a destructive hurricane causing significant damage along the U.S. East Coast.
• Death of Martin Dies, American Politician Martin Dies, a prominent American politician who served in Congress and was known for his work on the House Un-American Activities Committee, passed away at the age of 72.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Jun. 14, 1972

Newspapers from Jun. 14, 1972

June 14, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 166th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 14, 1972 can also be written as 6/14/1972 in the US and as 14/6/1972 in UK and Europe.

June 14, 1972 in June 1972 calendar

Famous people born on June 14, 1972:

• Molly Parker

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• Adrian Tchaikovsky

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on June 14th

Famous people died on June 14, 1972:

• Dündar Taşer

  Turkish soldier and politician (b. 1925).

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on June 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 14, 1972 was The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr., according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man
2. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
3. Neil Diamond - Song Sung Blue
4. The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
5. Gallery - Nice To Be With You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 14, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Don McLean - Vincent
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
4. The Drifters - At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies
5. Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 14, 1972 was Woman's Gotta Have It by (The Preacher) Bobby Womack, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. (The Preacher) Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It
2. Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
3. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
4. Bill Withers - Lean On Me
5. Billy Preston - Outa-Space

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 14th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 14, 1972 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 14, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:43 am and setting at 11:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jun 26, 1972.

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Someone born on June 14, 1972 is:

52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months

or 2761 weeks

or 19327 days old,

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

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

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