What happened on Friday July 21, 1972?

Here's what happened on July 21, 1972:

• 1972 Munich Summer Olympics Begin The 1972 Summer Olympics officially opened in Munich, West Germany. This Olympic Games would later become infamous for the tragic terrorist attack on Israeli athletes, marking a dark moment in international sports history.
• Bloody Friday: IRA Bombing in Belfast On July 21, 1972, the Provisional IRA conducted a devastating terrorist attack in central Belfast, Northern Ireland. In a coordinated and brutal assault, they detonated 22 bombs within just 80 minutes, resulting in nine fatalities and 130 serious injuries. This event, known as 'Bloody Friday', was one of the most violent days during the period of conflict in Northern Ireland known as 'The Troubles'.
• Train Collision in Seville A tragic train accident occurred in Seville, Spain, where two passenger trains collided head-on, resulting in the deaths of 76 people. This catastrophic incident highlighted the critical importance of railway safety and infrastructure maintenance.
• Extreme Crime Day in New York An unprecedented surge of violence occurred in New York City, with 57 murders reported within a single 24-hour period. This shocking statistic underscored the high crime rates and social challenges of early 1970s urban America.
• Record Rainfall in Minnesota Fort Ripley, Minnesota experienced an extraordinary meteorological event with 27.5 cm of rainfall, establishing a new state precipitation record. This remarkable weather occurrence highlights the region's dynamic climate patterns.
• Hoyt Wilhelm's MLB Career Ends The Los Angeles Dodgers released pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm, effectively concluding his notable Major League Baseball career. Wilhelm was a pioneering knuckleball pitcher known for his unique throwing style.

Events in 1972

July 21, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 21, 1972

Newspapers from Jul. 21, 1972

July 21, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1972 can also be written as 7/21/1972 in the US and as 21/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

July 21, 1972 in July 1972 calendar

Famous people born on July 21, 1972:

• Korey Cooper

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• Catherine Ndereba
• Simon Reeve

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on July 21st

Famous people died on July 21, 1972:

• Ralph Craig

  American sprinter and sailor (b. 1889).

• Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
• Donald MacKenzie
• Salvadora Medina Onrubia
• Adolfo Romano

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on July 21st

July 21, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Bill Withers - Lean On Me
2. Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now
3. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
4. Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
5. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right

July 21, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
2. Gary Glitter - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
3. Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
4. Dr Hook & The Medicine Show - Sylvia's Mother
5. The Sweet - Little Willy

July 21, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1972 was (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
2. Michael Jackson - I Wanna Be Where You Are
3. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Where Is The Love
4. Laura Lee - Rip Off
5. Bill Withers - Lean On Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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

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July 21, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 21, 1972 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 04:56 pm and setting at 01:58 am.

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

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Someone born on July 21, 1972 is:

52 years 9 months old,

or 633 months and 23 days old,

or 2755 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19290 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 1972?

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 21, 1972.

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