What happened on Tuesday December 19, 1972?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1972:

• Apollo 17: Last Moon Landing Mission Returns to Earth The Apollo 17 mission, marking the final lunar landing of NASA's historic Apollo program, successfully returned to Earth. Astronauts Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans, and Harrison Schmitt completed the last human expedition to the Moon, concluding a groundbreaking era of space exploration.
• German Diplomatic Recognition East Germany and West Germany officially recognize each other, a significant diplomatic milestone during the Cold War era that signaled potential détente between the two German states.
• Devastating Managua Earthquake A catastrophic 6.25 magnitude earthquake strikes Managua, Nicaragua, resulting in 5,000-12,000 fatalities. The disaster was compounded by allegations of corruption, with President Somoza later accused of misappropriating foreign relief aid.
• The Immaculate Reception: Steelers' Historic NFL Playoff Win The Pittsburgh Steelers achieve their first-ever post-season NFL victory, defeating the Oakland Raiders 13-7 on a legendary last-second play that would become known as 'The Immaculate Reception', marking a turning point in the team's history.
• Australia Expands Diplomatic Relations Australia establishes diplomatic relations with China and West Germany, signaling a progressive approach to international engagement during the early 1970s.
• Peace Delegation Visits Hanoi During Vietnam War A peace delegation including singer-activist Joan Baez and human rights attorney Telford Taylor travels to Hanoi to deliver Christmas mail to American prisoners of war, amid the ongoing conflict in Vietnam.
• ZANLA Troop Movement in Rhodesia ZANLA (Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army) troops conduct an attack on Altera Farm in north-east Rhodesia, reflecting the ongoing liberation struggle in the region.

Events in 1972

December 19, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1972

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1972

December 19, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 354th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1972 can also be written as 12/19/1972 in the US and as 19/12/1972 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1972 in December 1972 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1972:

• Alyssa Milano

  Prominent American actress known for her roles in 'Who's the Boss?' and 'Charmed'.

• Warren Sapp

  Hall of Fame NFL defensive tackle who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on December 19th

Famous people died on December 19, 1972:

• Ahmet Emin Yalman

  Turkish journalist, author, and academic (b. 1888).

• Italia Marchesini
• Jacques Deval

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
2. Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
3. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
4. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
5. Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California

December 19, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
2. The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
3. Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
4. The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
5. Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)

December 19, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
2. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
3. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
4. Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
5. Stevie Wonder - Superstition

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

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

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December 19, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1972 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 December 19, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:43 pm and setting at 07:34 am.

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

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Someone born on December 19, 1972 is:

52 years 4 months old,

or 628 months and 25 days old,

or 2734 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19139 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1972?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 19, 1972.

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