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December 21, 1972 was the 356th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 21, 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 December 21, 1972, who was born and died on December 21, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul), movies (e.g. Aguirre: The Wrath of God, directed by Werner Herzog), TV series (e.g. Nacht Der Prominenten) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 21, 1972?
- December 21, 1972: What happened on that day?
- December 21, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 21, 1972?
- December 21, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 21, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- December 21, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 21, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 21, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 21, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 21, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 21, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on December 21, 1972?
What day of the week was December 21, 1972?
December 21, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 356th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 1972 can also be written as 12/21/1972 in the US and as 21/12/1972 in UK and Europe.
December 21, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 21, 1972:
- Soviet union signs a separate peace with east germany.
December 21, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 21, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 21, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1972 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:10 pm and setting at 09:09 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.
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Who was born on December 21, 1972?
Famous people born on December 21, 1972:
- Claudia Poll
Swimmer and sportscaster from nicaragua-costa rica.
- Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy
Indian politician, 17th chief minister of andhra pradesh.
- Dustin Hermanson
American baseball player.
- Gloria De Piero
English politician and journalist shadow minister for women and equalities.
- Y Reddy
Indian politician and journalist.
- Erwin Schrott
Uruguayan actor, singer.
- Frédéric Lerner
- Passi
- LaTroy Hawkins
- Harri Ylönen
- Frédéric Blackburn
- Marcello Gemmato
- Washington Tais
- John Erick Dowdle
Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:
![Jane Fonda]()
Jane FondaAmerican actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...
![Kiefer Sutherland]()
Kiefer SutherlandBritish-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.
![Corinne Touzet]()
Corinne TouzetFrench actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.
![Julie Delpy]()
Julie DelpyFrench actress; well-known internationally.
![Jane Kaczmarek]()
Jane KaczmarekTv actress.
![Ray Romano]()
Ray RomanoAmerican comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.
![Andy Dick]()
Andy DickAmerican comedian and actor.
![Paul Meurisse]()
Paul MeurisseFrench actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.
![Steven Yeun]()
Steven YeunTv actor.
![Phil Donahue]()
Phil DonahueAmerican television personality.
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December 21, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 3 months old,
or 615 months and 30 days old,
or 2678 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18748 days old,
if you were born on December 21, 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 December 21, 1972?
There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 21, 1972.
December 21, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 21, 1972:
- Kennede Graves
American sculptor known for her modernist works.
- Horace Mann Bond
President of lincoln university (pennsylvania), died at the age of 70.
- Hugh Edwards
- Paul Hausser
- Alessandro Spagna
What famous deaths happened on December 21st?
Famous deaths on December 21st:
![Ted Healy]()
Ted HealyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).
![Billie Whitelaw]()
Billie WhitelawCoventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).
![Richard Long]()
Richard LongAmerican author and historian (d. 2013).
- Ebb Fitzgerald
Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.
- Jersee Fitzgerald
Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...
- Trason Fitzgerald
Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...
- Hadli Fitzgerald
Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.
- Garrell Fitzgerald
Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.
- Keldric Fitzgerald
Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
- Keiston Fitzgerald
Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
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December 21, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 21, 1972:
- Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
- R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
- Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
December 21, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 21, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 21, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
- Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California
December 21, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 21, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
- Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
- The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
- Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
December 21, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 21, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 21, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- Stevie Wonder - Superstition
December 21, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 21, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Aguirre: The Wrath of God
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Ruy Guerra, Helena Rojo, Del Negro
Country: United States of America
State of Siege
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Costa-Gavras
Starring: Yves Montand, Renato Salvatori, O.E. Hasse, Jacques Weber
Snowball Express
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Norman Tokar
Starring: Dean Jones, Nancy Olson, Harry Morgan, Keenan Wynn
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
Avanti!
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill, Edward Andrews
Country: United States of America
December 21, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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:
Nacht der Prominenten
Release year: 1972
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Double Identity
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dennis Dimster
Die lieben Mitmenschen
Release year: 1972
Dead of Night
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dan Curtis
December 21, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 21, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Harry S. Truman
By: Margaret Truman
This is the definitive biography about one of the most influential political figures of the 20th Century. Margaret Truman offers rare insight and understanding of her father's life, and Margaret Truman is unsurpassed in this regard.
The Best And The Brightest
By: David Halberstam
"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."
Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution
By: Dr. Robert Atkins
America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
By: Richard Bach
The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …
December 21, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 21, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
Who was the US President on December 21, 1972?
On December 21, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1972?
On December 21, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 21, 1972?
On December 21, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 21st?
December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. 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 December 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
- 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
- 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.
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 December 1972?
December 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
