What happened on Friday May 19, 1972?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1972:

• Weather Underground Pentagon Bombing A bomb exploded at the Pentagon, destroying an unoccupied women's restroom and damaging a highly classified computer tape archive. The Weather Underground, a radical left-wing organization, claimed responsibility for the attack.
• Red Army Faction Bombing in Hamburg A terrorist attack by the Red Army Faction (Baader-Meinhof Group) targeted the Springer Press building in Hamburg, Germany. Three out of six bombs exploded, injuring 17 people and highlighting the violent political extremism of the era.
• First Malcolm X Day Celebration Activists and community organizers in Washington, D.C. held the inaugural Malcolm X Day Celebration, commemorating the life and legacy of the influential civil rights leader.
• International Campaign to Preserve Ancient Carthage Tunisia, in collaboration with UNESCO, launched an international preservation campaign to protect and restore the archaeological ruins of ancient Carthage, a significant historical and cultural site.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site The United States conducted a nuclear weapons test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.
• Delta Air Lines Acquires Northeast Airlines Delta Air Lines completed the acquisition of Northeast Airlines, expanding its route network with direct flights from New York and Boston to Florida destinations, signaling continued consolidation in the airline industry.
• National Eagle Scout Association Established The Boy Scouts of America created the National Eagle Scout Association, formalizing recognition and support for top-tier scouts who achieve the prestigious Eagle Scout rank.
• WMAV TV Channel Launch in Mississippi WMAV TV channel 18, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) affiliate, began broadcasting in Oxford, Mississippi, expanding local media and educational programming.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from May. 19, 1972

Newspapers from May. 19, 1972

May 19, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 140th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1972 can also be written as 5/19/1972 in the US and as 19/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 1972 in May 1972 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1972:

• Claudia Karvan

  Prominent Australian actress, screenwriter, and producer known for her significant contributions to Australian television and film industry.

• Jenny Berggren

  Swedish singer and founding member of the internationally famous pop group Ace of Base, known for global hits in the 1990s.

• Rohan Marley

  Jamaican-American athlete and son of reggae legend Bob Marley, known for his athletic career and family legacy.

• Amanda de Cadenet

  British photographer, television host, and author known for her documentary work and celebrity interviews.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on May 19th

Famous people died on May 19, 1972:

• Narciso Alonso Cortés
• Nicola Groppa
• Armando Nisti
• Rito Selvaggi

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on May 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 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.

1. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
2. The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
3. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
4. Joe Tex - I Gotcha
5. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 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.

1. Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
4. Vicky Leandros - Come What May
5. Elton John - Rocket Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
2. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
3. Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
4. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
5. Millie Jackson - Ask Me What You Want

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 1972 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 19, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 12:10 pm and setting at 01:42 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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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 1972

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Someone born on May 19, 1972 is:

52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months and 25 days old,

or 2764 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19353 days old,

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

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

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

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