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May 16, 1972 was the 137th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 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 May 16, 1972, who was born and died on May 16, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. Chato's Land, directed by Michael Winner), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1972?
- May 16, 1972: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1972?
- May 16, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1972?
What day of the week was May 16, 1972?
May 16, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 137th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 1972 can also be written as 5/16/1972 in the US and as 16/5/1972 in UK and Europe.
May 16, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1972:
- Jane blalock wins lpga suzuki golf internationale.
- The first financial derivatives exchange, the international monetary market (imm), opens on the chicago mercantile exchange.
May 16, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 16, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1972 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 08:41 am and setting at 12:10 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1972.
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Who was born on May 16, 1972?
Famous people born on May 16, 1972:
![Derek Mears]()
Derek MearsAmerican actor.
![Khary Payton]()
Khary PaytonAmerican actor.
- Christian Califano
French rugby player.
- Shalane McCall
Former child actor known for roles in sports-themed movies.
- Matthew Hart
New zealand cricketer.
- Keith Burns
Nfl linebacker (denver broncos - super bowl 32).
- Special Ed
- Frank Strandli
- Buckwild
- C.U.B.A. Cabbal
- Andrzej Duda
- Lorenzo Garzella
- John Osborn
- Elisabetta Tulliani
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
![Megan Fox]()
Megan FoxAmerican actress and model.
![Pierce Brosnan]()
Pierce BrosnanHe is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
![Janet Jackson]()
Janet JacksonAmerican actress and recording artist.
![Melanie Lynskey]()
Melanie LynskeyMelanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
![Tori Spelling]()
Tori SpellingAmerican actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Joseph Morgan]()
Joseph MorganJoseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
![Thomas Brodie-Sangster]()
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
![Danny Trejo]()
Danny TrejoDanny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
![David Boreanaz]()
David BoreanazDavid boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
May 16, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 11 months old,
or 623 months and 7 days old,
or 2710 weeks
or 18970 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 16, 1972?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 16, 1972.
May 16, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1972:
- Leroy Johnson
Leroy Johnson was an American politician who served as the first African American mayor of Atlanta.
- Maxime Dumoulin
Composer dies at 79.
- Heribert von Larisch
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
![Jim Henson]()
Jim HensonAmerican puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
![Andy Kaufman]()
Andy KaufmanAmerican actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
Ronnie James DioAmerican heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
![Alain Cuny]()
Alain CunyFrench actor.
![Irwin Shaw]()
Irwin ShawAmerican writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
![Marisa Mell]()
Marisa MellAustrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1972:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1972:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1972:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 15th and May 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 16, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
- The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
- Joe Tex - I Gotcha
- Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
May 16, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 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 May 15th and May 21st.
May 16, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
- T Rex - Metal Guru
- David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
- Vicky Leandros - Come What May
- Elton John - Rocket Man
May 16, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 16, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
- Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
- Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
- Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- Millie Jackson - Ask Me What You Want
May 16, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Chato's Land
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Michael Winner
Starring: Charles Bronson, Jack Palance, James Whitmore, Simon Oakland
Baron Blood
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Mario Bava
Starring: Joseph Cotten, Elke Sommer, Massimo Girotti, Luciano Pigozzi
Skyjacked
Release year: 1972
Directed by: John Guillermin
Starring: Charlton Heston, James Brolin, Yvette Mimieux, Claude Akins
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
Frenzy
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Jon Finch, Barry Foster, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Anna Massey
Country: United States of America
May 16, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andy Smith
Number 96
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
May 16, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Monday The Rabbi Took Off
By: Harry Kemelman
Rabbi Small is drawn into international intrigue by a bomb plot while on vacation in Holy Land. This New York Times bestseller David Small spent six years as the rabbi in charge of the Holy Land.
The Winds Of War
By: Herman Wouk
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.
The Defense Never Rests
By: F. Lee Bailey
This controversial defense lawyer reviews his career. He focuses on the Boston Strangler, Sam Sheppard vindication and the Great Plymouth Mail Robbery.
The Boys Of Summer
By: Roger Kahn
This book is about young men who learnt to play baseball in the 1930s and 1940s. They then go on to play major-league baseball.
A World Beyond
By: Ruth Montgomery
A shocking message comes from beyond the grave, it is from one of the most respected psychics in the world. It contains the answers to these and many other questions.
May 16, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 16, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
Who was the US President on May 16, 1972?
On May 16, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1972?
On May 16, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1972?
On May 16, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. 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 May 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
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 May 1972?
May 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
