What happened on Wednesday December 20, 1972?

Here's what happened on December 20, 1972:

• Derry Bar Shooting Incident A tragic gun attack occurred at the Top of the Hill Bar in Derry, Northern Ireland, resulting in the deaths of five civilians: four Catholics and one Protestant. This event highlights the ongoing sectarian tensions during the Northern Ireland conflict.
• Neil Simon's 'The Sunshine Boys' Broadway Premiere Neil Simon's acclaimed play 'The Sunshine Boys' premiered at the Broadhurst Theater in New York City, starring Jack Albertson and Sam Levene, and directed by Alan Arkin. The production was highly successful, running for 538 performances and winning two Tony Awards.
• Jan Caloun's Birth Jan Caloun, a Czech hockey forward who would later win an Olympic gold medal with the Czech team in 1998, was born in Ústí nad Labem.
• Birth of Anders Odden Anders Odden, a notable Norwegian musician, was born in Stavanger, Norway. He would later become known for his contributions to the Norwegian music scene.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Dec. 20, 1972

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 1972

December 20, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 355th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1972 can also be written as 12/20/1972 in the US and as 20/12/1972 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1972 in December 1972 calendar

Famous people died on December 20, 1972:

• Adolfo Orsi

  Italian businessman (b. 1888).

• Günter Eich
• Gabby Hartnett

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on December 20th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 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 20, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 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 20th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 1972 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:54 pm and setting at 08:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.

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Someone born on December 20, 1972 is:

52 years 4 months old,

or 628 months and 24 days old,

or 2734 weeks

or 19138 days old,

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

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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

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

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