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August 15, 1972 was the 228th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 15, 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 15, 1972, who was born and died on August 15, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 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 15th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 15, 1972?
- August 15, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 15, 1972?
- August 15, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 15, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 15, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 15, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 15, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 15, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 15, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on August 15, 1972?
What day of the week was August 15, 1972?
August 15, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 228th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 1972 can also be written as 8/15/1972 in the US and as 15/8/1972 in UK and Europe.
August 15, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.
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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 15, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 15, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 1972 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 12:44 pm and setting at 10:38 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 15, 1972?
Famous people born on August 15, 1972:
![Ben Affleck]()
Ben AffleckAmerican actor.
- Mardene Fontaine
Legendary sprinter known for breaking multiple records.
- Melainie McLean
Award-winning news anchor known for her insightful reporting.
- Julliette Weld
Renowned author known for her captivating novels.
- Lashunta Edwards-Harris
Renowned astronomer known for her work on black holes.
- Charity Blackstock
Bestselling author known for her heartwarming novels.
- Jaramie Chevalier
Bestselling author known for his mystery novels.
- Aniza Mugoya
Aniza Mugoya is a prominent politician known for her advocacy for social justice.
- Raschelle Pepper
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.
- Jie Xiao
Chinese politician known for his work in economic policy.
- Afifa Khalil
Prominent figure in Middle Eastern politics.
- Laria Garner
Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.
- Anedra Brown
Anedra Brown was a successful track and field athlete known for her speed and agility.
- Keyle Snyder
Bestselling author known for her mystery novels.
- Sharilynn Moffett
Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.
- Joyia Williams
Renowned biologist known for her work in conservation biology.
- Dionel Soriano
Professional baseball player known for his exceptional pitching skills.
- Danyetta Hodges
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting.
- Deloyce Menzies
Renowned soccer player known for exceptional skills on the field.
- Deardra Fenton
Renowned track and field athlete.
Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:
![Jennifer Lawrence]()
Jennifer LawrenceAcademy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.
![Debra Messing]()
Debra MessingDebra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.
![Anthony Anderson]()
Anthony AndersonAnthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Stieg Larsson]()
Stieg LarssonSwedish journalist and writer.
![Mike Connors]()
Mike ConnorsTouch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
![Zeljko Ivanek]()
Zeljko IvanekLujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).
![Wendy Hiller]()
Wendy HillerEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
![Cogie Domingo]()
Cogie DomingoFilipino actor.
August 15, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 8 months old,
or 620 months and 9 days old,
or 2697 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18880 days old,
if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1972?
There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 15, 1972.
August 15, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 15, 1972:
- Alf Thorbald Hurum
Composer dies at 89.
- Gaddo Treves
- Giuseppe Pipin Ferrari
- Armando Fragna
- Marian Kukiel
What famous deaths happened on August 15th?
Famous deaths on August 15th:
![Jan Kiepura]()
Jan KiepuraSosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").
![August Schellenberg]()
August SchellenbergCanadian-american actor (d. 2013.
![Paul Lukas]()
Paul LukasActor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.
- Lavante Dubois
Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.
- Mckenleigh Avery
Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.
- Lancer Sharma
Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.
- Jyron Fitzgerald
Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.
- Elfida Vargas
Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.
- Rahi Masoom Reza
Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.
- Severus Levy
Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.
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August 15, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 15, 1972:
- Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
- Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
- Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
- Acadie ? National Day
- Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
- India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
- Korea ? Liberation Day
- Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
- Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
August 15, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 15, 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 15, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 15, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 15, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 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 15, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 15, 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 15, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 15, 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 15, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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 15, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 15, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
O Jerusalem!
By: Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre
This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins
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.
August 15, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 15, 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 15, 1972?
On August 15, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1972?
On August 15, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 15, 1972?
On August 15, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 15th?
August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
- 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.
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.
