What happened on Sunday July 16, 1972?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1972:

• Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' Final Live Performance The legendary Motown group Smokey Robinson and the Miracles concluded their live performance era, marking the end of a significant chapter in American popular music. This performance symbolized a transition in the group's musical journey and the evolving landscape of soul and R&B music.
• Dimitrios Papadopoulos Becomes Patriarch of Constantinople Dimitrios Papadopoulos was elected as the Patriarch of Constantinople, a significant leadership role in the Eastern Orthodox Church. As the spiritual leader of millions of Orthodox Christians, his appointment represents an important moment in religious governance.

Events in 1972

July 16, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1972

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1972

July 16, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 198th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1972 can also be written as 7/16/1972 in the US and as 16/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1972 in July 1972 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1972:

• Ben Cahoon

  Canadian Football League (CFL) player and coach known for his exceptional career with the Montreal Alouettes, where he became one of the...

• Aaron Glenn

  NFL cornerback and kick returner who played for the New York Jets, known for his defensive skills and special teams contributions.

• Stephanie Beaton
• Ronen Bergman

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on July 16th

Famous people died on July 16, 1972:

• Lorenzo Ruggi

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on July 16th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 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 16, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1972 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:54 am and setting at 11:17 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 16, 1972 is:

52 years 9 months old,

or 633 months and 28 days old,

or 2756 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19295 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 1972?

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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