What happened on Wednesday March 15, 1972?

Here's what happened on March 15, 1972:

• The Godfather Movie Premiere Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film 'The Godfather', based on Mario Puzo's novel, premiered in five cinemas in New York City, launching what would become one of the most celebrated films in cinema history.
• Assassination Attempt on Governor George Wallace An assassination attempt was made against Governor George Wallace of Alabama, a significant event in the context of political tensions and civil rights struggles of the early 1970s.
• NASA Space Shuttle Configuration Selection NASA officially selected a three-part configuration for the Space Shuttle, a pivotal moment in the development of reusable spacecraft technology that would shape future space exploration efforts.
• Tragic Danish Airliner Crash in Oman A devastating aviation accident occurred when a Danish airliner crashed into a mountain in the Sheikdom of Oman, resulting in the loss of 112 lives, marking one of the deadliest air disasters of the year.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Mar. 15, 1972

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 1972

March 15, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 75th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1972 can also be written as 3/15/1972 in the US and as 15/3/1972 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 1972 in March 1972 calendar

Famous people born on March 15, 1972:

• Mike Tomlin

  Head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL team since 2007, known for his successful leadership and consistent performance.

• Mark Hoppus

  Co-founder and bassist of the iconic pop-punk band Blink-182, known for hit songs like 'All the Small Things' and 'What's My Age Again?'.

• Filip Dewulf

  Belgian professional tennis player who competed in Grand Slam tournaments during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• Davide Devenuto
• Barbara Schulz

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on March 15th

Famous people died on March 15, 1972:

• Giulio De Marchi
• Dorothy D. Houghton

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on March 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 1972 was Heart Of Gold by Neil Young, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
2. America - A Horse With No Name
3. Robert John - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Mbube)
4. Nilsson - Without You
5. Bread - Everything I Own

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 15, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Nilsson - Without You
2. Don McLean - American Pie
3. The New Seekers - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
4. Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
5. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 15, 1972 was I Gotcha by Joe Tex, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Joe Tex - I Gotcha
2. The Dramatics - In The Rain
3. Denise LaSalle - Now Run And Tell That
4. Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing
5. Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 15, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 15, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:52 am and setting at 07:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Mar 29, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on March 15, 1972

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Someone born on March 15, 1972 is:

53 years 1 month old,

or 637 months and 29 days old,

or 2774 weeks

or 19418 days old,

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

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 15th 2026.

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

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

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