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October 14, 1972 was the 288th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 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 October 14, 1972, who was born and died on October 14, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 14, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ben by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina, directed by Marco Bellocchio), TV series (e.g. M*A*S*H) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 14th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 14, 1972?
- October 14, 1972: What happened on that day?
- October 14, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 14, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 14, 1972?
- October 14, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 14, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- October 14, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 14, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- October 14, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 14, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 14, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 14, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 14, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on October 14, 1972?
What day of the week was October 14, 1972?
October 14, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 288th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 14, 1972 can also be written as 10/14/1972 in the US and as 14/10/1972 in UK and Europe.
October 14, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 14, 1972:
- Oakland a gene tenace is 1st to homer in 1st 2 world series at bats
October 14, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 14, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 14th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 14, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 14, 1972 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 14, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 01:45 pm and setting at 11:11 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1972.
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Who was born on October 14, 1972?
Famous people born on October 14, 1972:
- Julian O'Neill
Australian rugby league player.
- Erika deLone
American tennis player.
- J J Smith
Nfl running back (kc chiefs).
- Mike Archie
Running back (tennessee oilers).
- Thierry Vaillant
French soccer player and defender.
- Nelson Van waes
Cfl defensive linebacker (saskatchewan roughriders).
- Shawn Banks
Wlaf lb, frankfurt galaxy.
- Zoya Akhtar
- Nyomi Banxxx
- Yalçın Koşukavak
- Miguel Ángel Martín Perdiguero
- Mirjana Tabak
- Nick Fyffe
- Birgit Heeb
- Ferenc Hámori
- Bert Roesems
Whose famous birthday is on October 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 14th:
![Lillian Gish]()
Lillian GishPioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Cliff Richard]()
Cliff RichardBritish singer, musician, performer and actor.
![Lori Petty]()
Lori PettyAmerican screenwriter and actress.
![Skyler Shaye]()
Skyler ShayeAmerican actress.
![Udo Kier]()
Udo KierGermany -- actress (warhol frankenstein, warhol dracula).
![Bernie Siegel]()
Bernie SiegelAmerican surgeon, renowned authority in advanced cancer, and yale university medical school teacher.
![Karyn White]()
Karyn WhiteAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Rowan Blanchard]()
Rowan BlanchardAmerican actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Girl Meets World.
![Steve Coogan]()
Steve CooganSteve coogan is an english actor, comedian, and producer known for his work in the comedy series 'alan partridge' and films such as...
October 14, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 6 months old,
or 618 months and 11 days old,
or 2688 weeks and 5 days old,
or 18821 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 14, 1972?
There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 14, 1972.
October 14, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 14, 1972:
- Joseph Kaminski
Composer dies at 68.
- Piero Lucano
What famous deaths happened on October 14th?
Famous deaths on October 14th:
![Errol Flynn]()
Errol FlynnAustralian-american actor.
![Robbie Coltrane]()
Robbie ColtraneRobbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.
![Bing Crosby]()
Bing CrosbyAmerican singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.
![Elizabeth Peña]()
Elizabeth PeñaAmerican actress and director (d. 2014.
![Simon MacCorkindale]()
Simon MacCorkindaleBritish actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Keenan Wynn]()
Keenan WynnAmerican actor playing the role of character actor.
![Raymond Pellegrin]()
Raymond PellegrinRaymond pellegrin was a french actor known for his roles in french cinema, including in films like the cousins and the sicilian clan.
![John Clive]()
John CliveEnglish actor and author (d. 2012).
![Laura La Plante]()
Laura La PlanteScreen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91.
- Isaly Bernstein
Isaly Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his iconic musical compositions, including the score for the...
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October 14, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 14, 1972:
- Also see October 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Navet (Turnip) Day, twenty-third day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Teachers' Day, or National Education Day in Poland
- World Standards Day (from ISO, IEC, ITU)
- RC Saints - Pope Callistus I
- World Organ Donation Day
October 14, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 14, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 9th and October 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 14, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1972 was Ben by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.
October 14, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 14, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Michael Jackson - Ben
- Bill Withers - Use Me
- The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool
- Elvis Presley - Burning Love
- Raspberries - Go All The Way
October 14, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.
October 14, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 14, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough
- David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
- 10cc - Donna
- Peter Skellern - You're A Lady
- Python Lee Jackson - In A Broken Dream
October 14, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.
October 14, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 14, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Spinners - I'll Be Around
- Bill Withers - Use Me
- Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
- James Brown - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
- The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool
October 14, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 14, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Marco Bellocchio
Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò, Jacques Herlin
Country: Italy
Wedding in White
Release year: 1972
Directed by: William Fruet
Starring: Donald Pleasence, Carol Kane, Doris Petrie, Leo Phillips
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
Last Tango in Paris
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti
Country: United States of America
Lady Sings the Blues
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan
October 14, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
M*A*S*H
Release year: 1972
Written by: Larry Gelbart
Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher
Country: United States of America
Anna and the King
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Jigsaw
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Michael Spierig
The David Steinberg Show
Release year: 1972
Cool Million
Release year: 1972
Country: United States of America
October 14, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 14, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Nation Of Strangers
By: Vance Packard
McKay 1972, Very Good., Hardcover. 368 pages. Excellent condition in dust jacket. Very light wear. Third McKay printing. [Sociology Family, Community] Booksellers who sell out-of-print or antiquarian books since 1933.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
By: Richard Bach
The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …
On The Night Of The Seventh Moon
By: Victoria Holt
Victoria Holt's novels of romantic suspense have been captivating millions of readers for generations. One of her most memorable novels is On the Night of The Seventh Moon.
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.
October 14, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 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 October 14, 1972?
On October 14, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1972?
On October 14, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 14, 1972?
On October 14, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 14th?
October 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of October. 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 October 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Pope francis canonizes oscar romero (the roman catholic archbishop san salvador who was assassinated during mass in 1980). six additional canonizations are also announced, including the one of pope paul vi.
- 2017 - 14 october 2017, mogadishu bombings. at least 276 people were killed in the explosion of an explosive-laden lorry outside a mogadishu hotel. this is the worst terrorist attack in somalia’s history.
- 2016 - Sinai insurgency: an isil attack on north sinai governorate security checkpoint, egypt leaves at least 12 egyptian military personnel dead and 15 terrorists injured. (reuters),
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 October 1972?
October 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
