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May 17, 1972 was the 138th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 17, 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 17, 1972, who was born and died on May 17, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 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 17th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 17, 1972?
- May 17, 1972: What happened 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?
- Who was born on May 17, 1972?
- May 17, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 17, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 17, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 17, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 17, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 17, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 17, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on May 17, 1972?
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 happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1972:
- Tottenham hotspur wins first uefa cup in london, england.
- Netherlands and people's republic of china exchange ambassadors.
May 17, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 17, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1972 was First Quarter.
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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Who was born on May 17, 1972?
Famous people born on May 17, 1972:
- Berlin Hsu
Computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence.
- Brandy Johnson
Olympic gymnast who won a silver medal in the team event at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Clesta Hamm
Clesta Hamm is a retired American soccer player known for her exceptional skills and leadership on the field.
- Barry Hayles
English born jamaican international footballer.
- Roman Genn
Russian-american illustrator.
- John Burrough
Nfl defensive tackle (atlanta falcons).
- Elena Wagner in Sofia
Bulgarian tennis star (1996 itf/redbridge - great britain).
- Ergün Penbe
- Elena Pampoulova
- Olga Voženílková
- Vadim Vasilyev
- Adriano Cario
- Lucy Frazer
- Gopakumar R
- Adrián Lozano
- Tomas Olsson
Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:
![Dennis Hopper]()
Dennis HopperAmerican actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".
![Adel Imam]()
Adel ImamAdel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.
![Sugar Ray Leonard]()
Sugar Ray LeonardSugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.
![Ross Butler]()
Ross ButlerRoss butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.
![Bob Saget]()
Bob SagetBob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...
![Derek Hough]()
Derek HoughDerek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.
![Leven Rambin]()
Leven RambinLeven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
![Nikki Reed]()
Nikki ReedNikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.
![Craig Ferguson]()
Craig FergusonScots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.
![Sasha Alexander]()
Sasha AlexanderSasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.
May 17, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 11 months old,
or 623 months and 2 days old,
or 2709 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18965 days old,
if you were born on May 17, 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 17, 1972?
There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.
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.
May 17, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 17, 1972:
- Giannina Chiantoni
- Gordon Lowe
- José Asunción Flores compositor paraguayo
What famous deaths happened on May 17th?
Famous deaths on May 17th:
![Frank Gorshin]()
Frank GorshinAmerican actor.
![Edward Hardwicke]()
Edward HardwickeEnglish actor (born 1932).
![Bruce Fairbairn]()
Bruce FairbairnCanadian record producer and musician (born 1949).
![Robert Webber]()
Robert WebberActor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.
![Hugh Burden]()
Hugh BurdenActor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.
- Kyston Williams
Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.
- Warda Al-Jazairia
Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...
- Zahki Khan
Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.
- Lyndle Smith
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.
- Geovannie Ramirez
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
May 17, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 17, 1972:
- Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
- Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
- International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
- Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
Observances on May 17, 1972:
- UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
- World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Saints celebrated on May 17, 1972:
- Saint Solochon
- Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
- Saint Montanus
- Saint Dietmar
- Saint Pamphamer
- Saint Pamphalon
- Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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.
May 17, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 17, 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 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.
May 17, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 17, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 17, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 17, 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 17, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 17, 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 17, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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 17, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 17, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Bring Me A Unicorn
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
The first volume of Lindbergh’s letters and diaries, in which Lindbergh meets her future husband. Introduction by the Author; Index. Photographs.
The Terminal Man
By: Michael Crichton
The bestselling author of Jurassic Park and Timeline is back with a thriller about neurological experimentation. Harry Benson suffers from violent seizures.
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.
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 Exorcist
By: William Peter Blatty
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 …
May 17, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 17, 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 17, 1972?
On May 17, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1972?
On May 17, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 1972?
On May 17, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 17th?
May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
- 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
- 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).
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.
