Sunday April 16, 1972: on this day

April 16, 1972 was the 107th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 16, 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 April 16, 1972, who was born and died on April 16, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. The Culpepper Cattle Co., directed by Dick Richards), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 16, 1972?


April 16, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 107th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1972 can also be written as 4/16/1972 in the US and as 16/4/1972 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1972 in April 1972 calendar

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April 16, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1972:

  • 2 giants pandas arrive in us, from china
  • Apollo 16 is launched from cape canaveral, florida; 5th manned lunar landing (decartes highlands).
  • China sends 2 giant pandas to us
  • Chicago cubs' player burt hooton no-hits philadelphia phillies, 1-0.
  • Two giant pandas (ling-ling and hsing-hsing) arrive in the us, from china.
  • Apollo program: the launch of apollo 16 from cape canaveral, florida.

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April 16, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 16th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 16, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 06:47 am and setting at 10:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Apr 28, 1972.

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Who was born on April 16, 1972?


Famous people born on April 16, 1972:

  • Conchita Martinez

    Spanish tennis player: wta tour.

  • Tracy K. Smith

    Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and former U.S.

  • Conchita Martinez in Monzon

    Spain's tennis star (1996 indian wells final).

  • Jim Ballard

    Nfl / wlaf quarterback (scottish claymores, buffalo bills).

  • Mario Bradley

    Wlaf cornerback (london monarchs).

  • Miami

    Doctor.

  • John McGuinness

    English motorcycle racer.

  • Ed Byrne

    British comedian.

  • Rodolphe Rano
  • Arild Stavrum
  • Paolo Negro
  • Sebastiano Bontempi
  • Andreas Dittmer
  • Lagi Dyer
  • Marco Foroni
  • Eldar Kurtanidze

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

  • Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan

    British writer and director.

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April 16, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 11 months old,

or 623 months and 13 days old,

or 2710 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18975 days old,

if you were born on April 16, 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 April 16, 1972?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 16, 1972.

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April 16, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1972:

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

  • Kameo Kawabata

    Nobel Prize-winning author known for his elegant prose and profound themes.

  • Sou Kawabata

    Nobel Prize-winning author of classic Japanese literature.

  • Masaichi Kawabata

    Masaichi Kawabata was a Japanese novelist and short story writer, and the first Japanese author to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.

  • Yasunari Kawabata

    Japanese novelist and short story writer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1899).

  • Frank O'Connor

    Australian public servant (b. 1894).

  • Guido Bernardi

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

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April 16, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 1972:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 1972:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 10th and April 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

April 16, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
  2. - A Horse With No Name
  3. - I Gotcha
  4. - Rockin' Robin
  5. - Heart Of Gold

April 16, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

April 16, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Amazing Grace
  2. - Without You
  3. - Back Off Boogaloo
  4. - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
  5. - Sweet Talking Guy

April 16, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1972 was In The Rain by The Dramatics, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

April 16, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - In The Rain
  2. - Rockin' Robin
  3. - Betcha By Golly, Wow
  4. - Day Dreaming
  5. - Hearsay

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April 16, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Culpepper Cattle Co.

The Culpepper Cattle Co.

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dick Richards

Starring: Gary Grimes, Billy Green Bush, Luke Askew, Bo Hopkins

Revolver

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

The Hoax

The Hoax

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Robert Anderson

Starring: Bill Ewing, Frank Bonner, Jacques Aubuchon, Sharon DeBord

Tomorrow

Tomorrow

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Joseph Anthony

Starring: Robert Duvall, Olga Bellin, Sudie Bond, Richard McConnell

The Chinese Connection

The Chinese Connection

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Wei Lo

Starring: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, James Tien, Maria Yi

Country: United States of America

April 16, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Smith

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

April 16, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Defense Never Rests by F. Lee Bailey

The Defense Never Rests

By:

This controversial defense lawyer reviews his career. He focuses on the Boston Strangler, Sam Sheppard vindication and the Great Plymouth Mail Robbery.

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

By:

The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …

Report From Engine Co. 82 by Dennis Smith

Report From Engine Co. 82

By:

Dennis Smith tells the tale of Dennis Smith's brutal yet inspiring journey, from his brave firefighters to the hopeless, beautiful, and beleaguered residents in the poverty-stricken area where he works.

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.

Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash

Eleanor And Franklin

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller--Winners of the Pulitzer Prize & National Book AwardIn Joseph P.'s extraordinary biography about the most important political couple of the 20th century, Joseph P.

April 16, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 16, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hunt the Wumpus

Hunt the Wumpus

Platform: BASIC, TI-99/4A

Genre: Adventure game

Pong

Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Empire

Empire

Platform: PDP 11/45 (1971), HP2000 (1973), HP3000 (1984), DOS, Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows, Linux (2003)

Genre: 4X, wargame

history

Who was the US President on April 16, 1972?

On April 16, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1972?

On April 16, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 1972?

On April 16, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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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 April 1972?

April 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

Discover how April 1972 calendar looked like.

Sunday April 16, 1972