What happened on Tuesday October 17, 1972?

Here's what happened on October 17, 1972:

• Martial Law in South Korea South Korean President Park Chung Hee declared nationwide martial law, dissolved the National Assembly, and suspended the Constitution, dramatically altering the country's political landscape and demonstrating authoritarian governance.
• Clean Water Act Veto Override The U.S. Congress voted overwhelmingly to override President Nixon's veto of the Clean Water Act, successfully enacting the $24.6 billion environmental protection legislation into law, signaling a strong commitment to environmental conservation.
• First Female FBI Agents Hired The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officially hired its first female special agents, marking a significant milestone in gender diversity within law enforcement.
• Eminem Born Marshall Mathers, professionally known as Eminem, was born. He would later become one of the most influential and best-selling rap artists of the early 21st century.
• Wyclef Jean Born Wyclef Jean, a Haitian-born singer, musician, and member of the influential hip-hop group The Fugees, was born on this date.
• Queen Elizabeth II Visits Yugoslavia Queen Elizabeth II made a state visit to Yugoslavia, representing diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Yugoslavia during the Cold War era.
• Eddy Merckx Sets Cycling World Record Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx established a new world hour record in Mexico City, showcasing his exceptional athletic prowess and contributing to cycling history.
• New York Islanders Shut-out Pittsburgh Penguins The New York Islanders achieved a decisive 5-0 shut-out victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins, marking a significant moment in their early NHL history.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Oct. 17, 1972

Newspapers from Oct. 17, 1972

October 17, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 291st day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1972 can also be written as 10/17/1972 in the US and as 17/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1972 in October 1972 calendar

Famous people born on October 17, 1972:

• Wyclef Jean

  Wyclef Jean is a Grammy Award-winning Haitian-American musician, rapper, and actor, best known as a founding member of the influential...

• Eminem

  Eminem is a legendary rapper, record producer, and actor who revolutionized hip-hop with his provocative lyrics, technical skill, and...

• Tarkan

  Tarkan is a renowned Turkish pop singer known for his international hit 'Simarik' and for being a key figure in bringing Turkish pop music...

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on October 17th

Famous people died on October 17, 1972:

• George

  Crown prince of serbia (b. 1887).

• Giorgio Karađorđević
• Harlow Shapley

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on October 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
2. Bill Withers - Use Me
3. Elvis Presley - Burning Love
4. The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool
5. The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough
2. David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
3. 10cc - Donna
4. Peter Skellern - You're A Lady
5. Python Lee Jackson - In A Broken Dream

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. The Spinners - I'll Be Around
2. Bill Withers - Use Me
3. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
4. James Brown - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
5. Michael Jackson - Ben

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 1972 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 03:23 pm and setting at 02:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1972.

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Someone born on October 17, 1972 is:

52 years 6 months old,

or 630 months and 27 days old,

or 2743 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19202 days old,

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

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.

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

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

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