What happened on Saturday July 15, 1972?

Here's what happened on July 15, 1972:

• Jane Fonda Controversial North Vietnam Photo Actress Jane Fonda was photographed sitting on a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun during the Vietnam War, an image that would become highly controversial and spark significant public debate about her political activism and stance on the conflict.
• Pruitt-Igoe Housing Complex Demolished The infamous Pruitt-Igoe housing development in Saint Louis, Missouri was demolished, symbolizing the failure of modernist urban planning and public housing design. This event is considered a pivotal moment in architectural and social history, marking the end of a particular approach to urban development.
• Lee Trevino Wins Second British Open Professional golfer Lee Trevino secured his second consecutive British Open championship at Muirfield, Gullane, Scotland. In a thrilling competition, Trevino defeated Jack Nicklaus by a single stroke, shooting an impressive total of 278.

Events in 1972

July 15, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 15, 1972

Newspapers from Jul. 15, 1972

July 15, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 197th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1972 can also be written as 7/15/1972 in the US and as 15/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

July 15, 1972 in July 1972 calendar

Famous people born on July 15, 1972:

• Beth Ostrosky

  Beth Ostrosky is an American model and actress, known for her work in the entertainment and modeling industry.

• Khalid Reeves

  Khalid Reeves is a former NBA guard who played for teams like the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets during his professional basketball...

• Beth Stern

  Beth Stern is an American actress and model, known for her work in entertainment and modeling.

• Scott Foley

  American actor.

• John Dolmayan
• Alessandro De Pol

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on July 15th

Famous people died on July 15, 1972:

• Martin Wight

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on July 15th

July 15, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Bill Withers - Lean On Me
2. Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now
3. Billy Preston - Outa-Space
4. Neil Diamond - Song Sung Blue
5. Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)

July 15, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 15, 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
2. Gary Glitter - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
3. Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
4. Dr Hook & The Medicine Show - Sylvia's Mother
5. The Sweet - Little Willy

July 15, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 15, 1972 was (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
2. Michael Jackson - I Wanna Be Where You Are
3. Bill Withers - Lean On Me
4. Laura Lee - Rip Off
5. Billy Preston - Outa-Space

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 15, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 15, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 15, 1972 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 10:52 am and setting at 10:54 pm.

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

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Someone born on July 15, 1972 is:

52 years 9 months old,

or 633 months and 29 days old,

or 2756 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19296 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 15, 1972?

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 15, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 15, 1972.

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