What happened on Thursday February 17, 1972?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1972:

• Nixon's Historic Trip to China President Richard Nixon departed on a groundbreaking diplomatic mission to China, marking the first formal high-level engagement between the United States and China since the Communist Party's rise to power in 1949. This visit was a pivotal moment in Cold War geopolitics, aimed at normalizing relations and creating a strategic counterbalance to Soviet influence.
• Volkswagen Beetle Surpasses Ford Model T Sales Cumulative sales of the Volkswagen Beetle exceed those of the iconic Ford Model T, highlighting the global popularity and manufacturing success of the German automobile.
• Billie Joe Armstrong Birth Billie Joe Armstrong, future lead singer and guitarist of the influential punk rock band Green Day, is born. He would later become a significant figure in alternative rock music.
• Shunryu Suzuki Roshi Passing Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, a pivotal Zen Buddhist teacher who played a crucial role in introducing Zen Buddhism to the West, has his ashes partially buried. He was the founder of the San Francisco Zen Center and author of the influential book 'Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind'.

Events in 1972

February 17, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1972

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 1972

February 17, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 48th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1972 can also be written as 2/17/1972 in the US and as 17/2/1972 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1972 in February 1972 calendar

Famous people born on February 17, 1972:

• Billie Joe Armstrong

  Lead vocalist and guitarist of the iconic punk rock band Green Day, known for their influential albums like 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot'.

• Ralphie May

  Renowned stand-up comedian known for his bold, self-deprecating humor and appearances on various TV shows and comedy specials.

• Philippe Candeloro

  Accomplished French figure skater with two Olympic bronze medals (1994 and 1998) and multiple world championship medals.

• Taylor Hawkins

  Renowned drummer of the Foo Fighters, known for his energetic performances and significant contribution to the band's sound.

• Valeria Mazza

  Prominent Argentinian model who gained international recognition through her work with Sports Illustrated.

• Brian Acton
• William Floyd
• Cezary Kucharski
• Kęstutis Kėvalas
• Andrej Čemerkin
• Lloy Ball
• Helge Brendryen
• Kinga Czigány
• Massimiliano Fanesi
• Vladimír Vůjtek

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on February 17th

Famous people died on February 17, 1972:

• Jack Alderson
• Ceccarius
• Edoardo Zavattari

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on February 17th

February 17, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Nilsson - Without You
2. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
3. Carpenters - Hurting Each Other
4. Climax - Precious And Few
5. Three Dog Night - Never Been To Spain

February 17, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1972 was Son Of My Father by Chicory Tip, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
2. T Rex - Telegram Sam
3. The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
4. Don McLean - American Pie
5. Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine

February 17, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
2. Wilson Pickett - Fire And Water
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Make Me The Woman That You Go Home To
4. Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee Eager - Ain't Understanding Mellow
5. Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 17, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 1972 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 07:53 am and setting at 10:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Feb 29, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1972

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Someone born on February 17, 1972 is:

53 years 2 months old,

or 638 months and 6 days old,

or 2774 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19424 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1972?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 17, 1972.

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