What happened on Sunday May 21, 1972?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1972:

• Birth of The Notorious B.I.G. Christopher Wallace, known professionally as The Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie Smalls), was born in Brooklyn, New York. He would become one of the most influential rappers in hip-hop history, known for his distinctive flow and storytelling abilities.
• Ceylon Becomes Sri Lanka Ceylon officially transformed into the Republic of Sri Lanka under Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike, implementing a new constitution that marked a significant political transition.
• Vandalism of Michelangelo's Pietà A significant act of art vandalism occurred when Laszlo Toth, a mentally disturbed Hungarian geologist, damaged Michelangelo's famous sculpture Pietà in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome. The incident shocked the art world and led to extensive restoration efforts.
• New Turkish Government Formation Ferit Melen formed the 35th interim government of Turkey, representing a period of political reorganization in the country.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Victory Kathy Cornelius won the Bluegrass Golf Invitational in a Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tournament.
• Broadway Musical Concludes Run 'Lost in the Stars', a musical, concluded its Broadway run at the Imperial Theater after 39 performances.
• Short-lived Broadway Performance The theatrical production 'Heathen!' had a brief and singular performance at the Billy Rose Theater in New York City, closing after just one show.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from May. 21, 1972

Newspapers from May. 21, 1972

May 21, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1972 can also be written as 5/21/1972 in the US and as 21/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1972 in May 1972 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1972:

• Notorious BIG

  Christopher Wallace, known as Notorious B.I.

• Stomy Bugsy

  Stomy Bugsy is a French rapper of Cape Verdean origin, known for his work with the group Ministère MER and his solo career.

• Brett Tucker

  Brett Tucker is an Australian actor and singer known for his work in television and film.

• Barbara Tissier
• The Notorious B.I.G.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on May 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
2. The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
3. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
4. Joe Tex - I Gotcha
5. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
4. Vicky Leandros - Come What May
5. Elton John - Rocket Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
2. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
3. Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
4. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
5. Millie Jackson - Ask Me What You Want

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 02:15 pm and setting at 02:26 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 1972

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Someone born on May 21, 1972 is:

52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months and 23 days old,

or 2764 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19351 days old,

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

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

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

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