What happened on Sunday August 20, 1972?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1972:

• USSR Conducts Underground Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test as part of its ongoing nuclear weapons development and Cold War strategic posturing. This test was part of the broader nuclear arms race between the USSR and the United States during the height of the Cold War.
• Violent Conflict in Church of the First Born A tragic internal conflict within the polygamist religious group Church of the First Born of the Fullness of Times escalated to violence, resulting in the murder of church leader Joel LeBaron. This incident highlighted the internal tensions and potential dangers within some fringe religious communities during the early 1970s.
• Kathy Whitworth Wins LPGA Southgate Ladies Golf Open Professional golfer Kathy Whitworth secured victory at the Southgate Ladies Golf Open, further solidifying her reputation as one of the most accomplished female golfers of her era. Whitworth, known for her exceptional skill and consistency, added another tournament win to her impressive career record.

Events in 1972

August 20, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1972

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 1972

August 20, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1972 can also be written as 8/20/1972 in the US and as 20/8/1972 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1972 in August 1972 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 1972:

• Melvin Booker

  Professional basketball player who played as a free agent guard in various leagues during his career.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on August 20th

Famous people died on August 20, 1972:

• Nichifor Crainic
• Harold Rainsford Stark

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on August 20th

August 20, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
2. Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
3. The Hollies - Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)
4. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
5. Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You

August 20, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Alice Cooper - School's Out
2. Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs - Seaside Shuffle
3. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
4. Hawkwind - Silver Machine
5. Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well

August 20, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1972 was I'm Still In Love With You by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
2. Joe Simon - Power Of Love
3. The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang
4. The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
5. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 20, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1972 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 05:17 pm and setting at 02:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 1972

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Someone born on August 20, 1972 is:

52 years 7 months old,

or 631 months and 30 days old,

or 2747 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19235 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1972?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 20, 1972.

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