What happened on Tuesday June 20, 1972?

Here's what happened on June 20, 1972:

• Watergate Scandal: Mysterious Tape Gap Discovered A crucial moment in the Watergate scandal emerged when an unexplained gap was discovered in the tape recordings of conversations between President Richard Nixon and his advisers. This gap, which occurred during discussions about the recent arrests of Nixon operatives at the Watergate complex, became a pivotal piece of evidence in the unfolding political corruption investigation.
• Howard Johnson's Founder Dies Howard Deering Johnson, the innovative entrepreneur who founded the iconic Howard Johnson's restaurant and hotel chain, passed away. Johnson was a pioneering businessman who transformed roadside dining and hospitality in mid-20th century America, creating a recognizable brand that became synonymous with family travel and comfort food.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Jun. 20, 1972

Newspapers from Jun. 20, 1972

June 20, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1972 can also be written as 6/20/1972 in the US and as 20/6/1972 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 1972 in June 1972 calendar

Famous people born on June 20, 1972:

• Alex Guarnaschelli

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• Marie Guillard
• Leah Andreone
• Stéphan Guérin-Tillié

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on June 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1972 was The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr., according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man
2. Neil Diamond - Song Sung Blue
3. Billy Preston - Outa-Space
4. Gallery - Nice To Be With You
5. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Don McLean - Vincent
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
4. The Drifters - At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies
5. Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Bill Withers - Lean On Me
2. (The Preacher) Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It
3. Billy Preston - Outa-Space
4. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
5. The Jimmy Castor Bunch - Troglodyte (Cave Man)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 03:06 pm and setting at 01:39 am.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jun 26, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on June 20, 1972

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Someone born on June 20, 1972 is:

52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 24 days old,

or 2760 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19321 days old,

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

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 20th 2025.

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

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

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