Monday March 20, 1972: on this day

March 20, 1972 was the 80th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 20, 1972 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 20, 1972, who was born and died on March 20, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Horse With No Name by America), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. Number 96) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 20th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 20, 1972?


March 20, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 80th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1972 can also be written as 3/20/1972 in the US and as 20/3/1972 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1972 in March 1972 calendar

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March 20, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 20, 1972:

  • The troubles: the first car bombing by the provisional ira in belfast kills seven people and injures 148 others in northern ireland.

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March 20, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on March 20th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 20, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 20, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 08:57 am and setting at 12:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Mar 29, 1972.

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Who was born on March 20, 1972?


Famous people born on March 20, 1972:

  • Shahara Akther

    Shahara Akther is a Bangladeshi businesswoman and the founder of Aarong, a leading fashion and lifestyle brand in Bangladesh.

  • Wetzel Steinberg

    Wetzel Steinberg is an American entrepreneur who co-founded the online real estate platform Zillow.

  • Renji Panicker

    Founder of a leading real estate development company.

  • Lawrencia Hall

    CEO of a successful tech startup focused on sustainability solutions.

  • Yenty Jap

    Prominent statistician specializing in Bayesian methods.

  • Naven Bohra

    Elected member of parliament advocating for education reform.

  • Ayanni Diallo

    Ayanni Diallo is a respected diplomat who has served in various international organizations.

  • Sabriyah Bint Yousef

    Sabriyah Bint Yousef is a prominent Emirati businesswoman who has invested in various industries.

  • Airlie Anderson

    Renowned illustrator of children's books with a unique artistic style.

  • Kethan Patel

    Kethan Patel is an Indian-American businessman and the founder of Patel Brothers, a chain of grocery stores.

  • Issam Kazim

    Issam Kazim is the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing.

  • Yasuo Tanaka

    Yasuo Tanaka is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of Mixi, one of the largest social networking services in Japan.

  • Zabian Chaudhry

    Zabian Chaudhry is a Pakistani businessman and entrepreneur who founded a successful IT company.

  • Andras Szanto

    Co-founder and Managing Partner of Draper Esprit, a leading European venture capital firm.

  • Alex Kapranos

    English-scottish producer and singer (franz ferdinand the yummy fur, and the karelia).

  • Chukwudi Akasike

    Chukwudi Akasike is a Nigerian journalist and editor who has worked for several newspapers and online media platforms in Nigeria.

  • Janilah Khatun

    Janilah Khatun is a Bangladeshi novelist whose works explore themes of social justice and women's empowerment.

  • Atilano Sánchez

    Atilano Sánchez is a prominent Spanish business executive who has held leadership roles in several multinational corporations.

  • Hameed Akhtar

    Pakistani cricketer who played as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler.

  • Obi Ezeilo

    Obi Ezeilo is a Zimbabwean politician known for his advocacy of social and economic reforms.

Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:

  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Ruby Rose
    Ruby Rose

    Ruby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan

    Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...

  • Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson

    Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.

  • Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter

    Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.

  • Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland

    American model, actress, and furniture designer.

  • Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

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March 20, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 1 month old,

or 625 months and 7 days old,

or 2718 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19031 days old,

if you were born on March 20, 1972.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 20th 2025.

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

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

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March 20, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 20, 1972:

  • Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell

    American singer and actress (d. 1972).

  • Aad de Haas

    Dutch graphic artist/religious painter, died at the age of 51.

  • Jan Engelman

    Dutch poet/art critic (at the front) dies at the age of 71.

  • Antonio Vico Camarero
  • Giuseppe Casillo
  • Giovanni Guerrini
  • Peter Marius Andersen
  • Gerard Bosch van Drakestein
  • Georgij Lisicyn
  • Filippo Barattolo

What famous deaths happened on March 20th?

Famous deaths on March 20th:

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Pranish Koirala

    Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.

  • Placida Viola

    Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.

  • Cova García

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Lev Yashin

    Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...

  • Athalene Lane

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Tarig Al-Wazir

    Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

  • Anira Ataliba

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Elford Albin

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Riese Laurie

    Celebrated playwright known for groundbreaking theatrical productions.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 20th

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March 20, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 20, 1972:

  • Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
  • Canberra Day
  • Meat Out Day
  • International Astrology Day
  • New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
  • The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.

Observances on March 20, 1972:

  • International Day of Happiness
  • French Language Day

Saints celebrated on March 20, 1972:

  • Saint Alexandra
  • Saint Herbert (died 687)
  • Saint Wulfram (d.704)
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March 20, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 20, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 20th and March 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1972 was A Horse With No Name by America, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 20, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 20, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Horse With No Name
  2. - Heart Of Gold
  3. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Mbube)
  4. - Puppy Love
  5. - Mother And Child Reunion

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 20, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 20, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Without You
  2. - American Pie
  3. - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
  4. - Son Of My Father
  5. - Alone Again (Naturally)

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1972 was In The Rain by The Dramatics, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 20, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 20, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - In The Rain
  2. - I Gotcha
  3. - Now Run And Tell That
  4. - Do Your Thing
  5. - I Had It All The Time

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March 20, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 20, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Revolver

Revolver

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sergio Sollima

Starring: Agostina Belli, Paola Pitagora, Fabio Testi, Oliver Reed, Sal Borgese, Carla Mancini, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias, Marco Mariani, Calisto Calisti, Michel Bardinet, Daniel Beretta

Country: Italy

The Chinese Connection

The Chinese Connection

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Wei Lo

Starring: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, James Tien, Maria Yi

Country: United States of America

Eye in the Labyrinth

Eye in the Labyrinth

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Mario Caiano

Starring: Rosemary Dexter, Adolfo Celi, Horst Frank, Sybil Danning

The Biscuit Eater

The Biscuit Eater

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Vincent McEveety

Starring: Earl Holliman, Pat Crowley, Lew Ayres, Godfrey Cambridge

The Godfather

The Godfather

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton

Country: United States of America

March 20, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 20, 1972 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Tightrope

Tightrope

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Richard Tuggle

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Release year: 1971

Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais

Country: Canada

March 20, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 20, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Day Of The Jackal by Frederick Forsyth

The Day Of The Jackal

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THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The

Jennie, Volume Two by Ralph G. Martin

Jennie, Volume Two

By:

Paperback - Nonfiction Volume 2 of the Lady Randolph Churchill's life 1895-1921

Buying Country Property by Herbert R. Moral

Buying Country Property

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The Blue Knight by Joseph Wambaugh

The Blue Knight

By:

Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.

Tracy And Hepburn by Garson Kanin

Tracy And Hepburn

By:

The classic Hollywood memoir is back and this time with a new introduction by the author. Spence Tracy and Kate Hepburn were the celebrity couple that everyone knew, but few actually knew.

March 20, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 20, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hunt the Wumpus

Hunt the Wumpus

Platform: BASIC, TI-99/4A

Genre: Adventure game

Pong

Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Empire

Empire

Platform: PDP 11/45 (1971), HP2000 (1973), HP3000 (1984), DOS, Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows, Linux (2003)

Genre: 4X, wargame

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Who was the US President on March 20, 1972?

On March 20, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 1972?

On March 20, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 20, 1972?

On March 20, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 20th?

March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.

Find out more about March 20th

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What happened in 1972?

1972 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos announces over television and radio the implementation of martial law.
  • President Marcos ends emergency crisis in Philippines
  • Dude opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 16 performances

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What was the calendar for March 1972?

March 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how March 1972 calendar looked like.

Monday March 20, 1972