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see horoscope and birth chart for May 17, 1972What happened on Wednesday, May 17, 1972?
About May 17th, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 17, 1972, the West German Bundestag ratified the Treaty of Warsaw, confirming the Oder-Neisse line as the border between Germany and Poland. This treaty, signed on December 7, 1970, by Chancellor Willy Brandt and Prime Minister Józef Cyrankiewicz, aimed to resolve post-World War II border disputes.
- Day of the week: May 17th, 1972 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack
- #1 UK song: Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard
- Popular movie: The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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- May 17, 1972: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 17, 1972?
- May 17, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 17, 1972?
- Back in 1972
May 17, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1972:
- Germany-Poland Border Treaty ratified On May 17, 1972, the West German Bundestag ratified the Treaty of Warsaw, confirming the Oder-Neisse line as the border between Germany and Poland. This treaty, signed on December 7, 1970, by Chancellor Willy Brandt and Prime Minister Józef Cyrankiewicz, aimed to resolve post-World War II border disputes. source: en.wikipedia.org
May 17, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 17, 1972?
May 17, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 138th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1972 can also be written as 5/17/1972 in the US and as 17/5/1972 in UK and Europe.
May 17, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
May 17, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 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 17, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 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.
- 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 17, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 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.
- 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 17, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
- 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 17, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.
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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 17, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 17, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1972 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 09:53 am and setting at 12:47 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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How old is someone born on May 17, 1972?
Someone born on May 17, 1972 is:
54 years 2 months old,
or 650 months and 18 days old,
or 2828 weeks and 6 days old,
or 19802 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1972?
There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 17th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 17, 1972.
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Why 1972 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on May 17, 1972, a 1972 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to May 17, 1972 includes Germany-Poland Border Treaty ratified, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 17, 1972 included “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 17, 1972 included The Godfather, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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