Friday November 17, 1972: on this day

November 17, 1972 was the 322nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is November 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 November 17, 1972, who was born and died on November 17, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 17, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash), movies (e.g. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, directed by William Sterling), TV series (e.g. Double Identity) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 17th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 17, 1972?


November 17, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 322nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1972 can also be written as 11/17/1972 in the US and as 17/11/1972 in UK and Europe.

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November 17, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on November 17th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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November 17, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on November 17, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 02:09 pm and setting at 03:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 22, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 1972.

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Who was born on November 17, 1972?


Famous people born on November 17, 1972:

  • Leonard Roberts
    Leonard Roberts

    American actor.

  • Deitrick Shaw

    Renowned contemporary artist known for his vibrant abstract paintings.

  • Taige Crenshaw

    Prolific writer of heartwarming romance novels.

  • Aviva Drescher

    American TV personality known for appearing on 'The Real Housewives of New York City.

  • Heather Gudenkauf

    Bestselling author known for her suspense novels.

  • Lorraine Pascale

    English chef and model.

  • Joanne Goode

    English badminton player.

  • Kimya Dawson

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (the moldy peaches).

  • Ron Lewis

    Wlaf ol (amsterdam admirals).

  • Titi Camara
  • Alexis Rene Avilés
  • Đovani Roso
  • Hollie Smith
  • José Ángel Barrueco
  • Aboubacar Sidiki Camara

Whose famous birthday is on November 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 17th:

  • Rachel McAdams
    Rachel McAdams

    Rachel mcadams is a canadian actress known for her roles in popular films such as mean girls, the notebook, and spotlight.

  • Sophie Marceau
    Sophie Marceau

    French actress, seen with mel gibson in her first english-speaking role as "braveheart".

  • Jeff Buckley
    Jeff Buckley

    American musician who made his debut in the avant-garde clubs scene of the 1990s.

  • Martin Scorsese
    Martin Scorsese

    American film director and award-winning filmmaker scorsese is well-known for his fascination with the dark side of life.

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Ross
    Jonathan Ross

    Jonathan ross is a british tv show host known for his wit, humor, and interviewing skills on various talk shows and award ceremonies.

  • Tom Ellis
    Tom Ellis

    Tom ellis is a british tv actor best known for his role as lucifer morningstar in the tv series lucifer.

  • Lauren Hutton
    Lauren Hutton

    American actress, supermodel and tv personality.

  • Peter Cook
    Peter Cook

    British comedian and satirist.

  • Claudia Pandolfi
    Claudia Pandolfi

    Italian actress, who was a star in the film "ovosodo" as a child, is highly regarded.

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November 17, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 2 days old,

or 2683 weeks

or 18781 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 17, 1972?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 17th 2024.

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

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

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November 17, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 17, 1972:

  • Léopold Dion
  • Thomas Kinkaid
  • Eugène Minkowski

What famous deaths happened on November 17th?

Famous deaths on November 17th:

  • Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.

  • Clive Brook
    Clive Brook

    Actor/director (on approval), dead at 87.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Marek Perepeczko
    Marek Perepeczko

    Polish actor and director (b. 1942).

  • Esther Rolle
    Esther Rolle

    American actress (born 1920).

  • Ernestine Schumann-Heink
    Ernestine Schumann-Heink

    Austrian opera singer who sang in oratorios, concerts, and in vaudeville.

  • Ruth Donnelly
    Ruth Donnelly

    Comedian, who dies in new york city at the age of 86.

  • Naunton Wayne
    Naunton Wayne

    Actor (dead of night), dies in 69.

  • Avalin Khan

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Chanc Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

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November 17, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on November 17, 1972:

  • Slovakia - Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day commemorating the beginning of the Velvet Revolution in 1989.
  • Life Day
  • International Students Day
  • R.C. Saints - Elisabeth of Hungary; Gregory of Tours; Hilda of Whitby; Hugh of Lincoln
  • Also see November 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Observances on November 17, 1972:

  • World Philosophy Day [UNESCO]
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November 17, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 17, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 13th and November 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1972 was I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

November 17, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 13th and November 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can See Clearly Now
  2. - I'd Love You To Want Me
  3. - I'll Be Around
  4. - I Am Woman
  5. - Nights In White Satin

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 1972 was Clair by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

November 17, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on November 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 13th and November 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Clair
  2. - My Ding-A-Ling
  3. - Mouldy Old Dough
  4. - Leader Of The Pack
  5. - Crazy Horses

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 1972 was If You Don't Know Me By Now by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

November 17, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 17, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 13th and November 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - If You Don't Know Me By Now
  2. - I'll Be Around
  3. - One Life To Live
  4. - Man Sized Job
  5. - I'm Stone In Love With You

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November 17, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 17, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Release year: 1972

Directed by: William Sterling

Starring: Fiona Fullerton, Michael Jayston, Hywel Bennett, Michael Crawford

Country: United States of America

They Only Kill Their Masters

They Only Kill Their Masters

Release year: 1972

Directed by: James Goldstone

Starring: James Garner, Katharine Ross, Hal Holbrook, Harry Guardino

Lady Caroline Lamb

Lady Caroline Lamb

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Robert Bolt

Starring: Sarah Miles, Jon Finch, Richard Chamberlain, John Mills

Revolver

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

Ulzana's Raid

Ulzana's Raid

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Bruce Davison, Jorge Luke, Richard Jaeckel

Country: United States of America

November 17, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Double Identity

Double Identity

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dennis Dimster

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Die lieben Mitmenschen

Release year: 1972

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau

Release year: 1972

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

Release year: 1972

Written by:

Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher

Country: United States of America

November 17, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 17, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Nation Of Strangers by Vance Packard

A Nation Of Strangers

By:

McKay 1972, Very Good., Hardcover. 368 pages. Excellent condition in dust jacket. Very light wear. Third McKay printing. [Sociology Family, Community] Booksellers who sell out-of-print or antiquarian books since 1933.

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

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.

Paris Was Yesterday by Janet Flanner

Paris Was Yesterday

By:

1925 Flanner started her New Yorker "Letter From Paris" in which the majority of the pieces in this collection were drawn.

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon by Victoria Holt

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon

By:

Victoria Holt's novels of romantic suspense have been captivating millions of readers for generations. One of her most memorable novels is On the Night of The Seventh Moon.

Captains And The Kings by Taylor Caldwell

Captains And The Kings

By:

Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.

November 17, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on November 17, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hunt the Wumpus

Hunt the Wumpus

Platform: BASIC, TI-99/4A

Genre: Adventure game

Pong

Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Empire

Empire

Platform: PDP 11/45 (1971), HP2000 (1973), HP3000 (1984), DOS, Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows, Linux (2003)

Genre: 4X, wargame

history

Who was the US President on November 17, 1972?

On November 17, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 17, 1972?

On November 17, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on November 17, 1972?

On November 17, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about November 17th?

November 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of November. 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 November 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: following months of fighting, the syrian government forces take back control of tulul al-safa, south syria from isil.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: 2017 western iraq campaign: the iraqi army seizes rawa from islamic state in iraq & the levant (isil). it was the last iraqi town that isil held.
  • 2016 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least ten people were killed in a car bomb attack in azaz, aleppo governorate.

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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 November 1972?

November 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.

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