What happened on Thursday June 15, 1972?

Here's what happened on June 15, 1972:

• Ulrike Meinhof Captured by West German Police Red Army Faction co-founder Ulrike Meinhof was arrested by West German police in Langenhagen, a significant moment in the history of West German domestic terrorism and political extremism.
• Cathay Pacific Flight 700Z Bombing Terrorist bombing of Cathay Pacific Flight 700Z over Pleiku, Vietnam, resulting in the tragic death of 81 passengers and crew, highlighting the violent nature of the Vietnam War era.
• Vierzy Tunnel Train Disaster A catastrophic rock fall inside the Vierzy Tunnel in France caused a devastating two-train collision, resulting in 107 fatalities, marking one of the deadliest railway accidents in French history.
• Libertarian Party National Convention The first U.S. Libertarian Party National Convention was held in Denver, Colorado, marking a significant moment in the development of third-party politics in the United States.
• SDLP Meeting on IRA Conditions The Social Democratic and Labour Party met with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to discuss the IRA's conditions for potential negotiations, reflecting the complex political landscape of Northern Ireland during the Troubles.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Jun. 15, 1972

Newspapers from Jun. 15, 1972

June 15, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 167th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 1972 can also be written as 6/15/1972 in the US and as 15/6/1972 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 1972 in June 1972 calendar

Famous people born on June 15, 1972:

• Poppy Montgomery

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• Andy Pettitte

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• Justin Leonard

  Professional American golfer who competed at the highest levels of the sport, known for his skill and achievements on the PGA Tour.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on June 15th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 15, 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 15, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 15, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:54 am and setting at 11:43 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 15, 1972 is:

52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 29 days old,

or 2760 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19326 days old,

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

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

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