What happened on Thursday September 21, 1972?

Here's what happened on September 21, 1972:

• Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos begins authoritarian rule by declaring martial law.
• Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos issues Proclamation No. 1081 placing the entire country under martial law.
• Marcos Declares Martial Law in the Philippines President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed Proclamation No. 1081, placing the entire country under martial law. He justified the action by citing threats from leftist and rightist radicals, as well as a secessionist movement allegedly supported by foreign parties. This marked the beginning of a dark period in Philippine history, characterized by widespread human rights abuses, suppression of political opposition, and authoritarian governance.
• Notable Births on September 21, 1972 Two notable individuals were born on this date: Liam Gallagher, British singer for the rock band Oasis, and Jon Kitna, American football quarterback.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Sep. 21, 1972

Newspapers from Sep. 21, 1972

September 21, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 265th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1972 can also be written as 9/21/1972 in the US and as 21/9/1972 in UK and Europe.

September 21, 1972 in September 1972 calendar

Famous people born on September 21, 1972:

• Olivia Bonamy

  French actress known for her work in cinema and television, with a notable career in French entertainment.

• Liam Gallagher

  Iconic British rock musician, lead vocalist of Oasis, known for his distinctive voice and controversial persona in the Britpop era.

• Alicia Rickter

  Playboy Playmate from October 1995, representing the glamour and modeling industry of the mid-1990s.

• Randolph Childress

  Professional basketball player who played as a guard, with experience in the NBA, particularly with the Detroit Pistons.

• David Silveria

  Renowned drummer and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the nu-metal band Korn and also associated with L.A.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on September 21st

Famous people died on September 21, 1972:

• Henry de Montherlant

  French essayist, novelist, and dramatist (b. 1896).

• Albert Beier
• Heitor Marcelino Domingues

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on September 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 21, 1972 was Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me by Mac Davis, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Mac Davis - Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me
2. Three Dog Night - Black & White
3. Chicago - Saturday In The Park
4. The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
5. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 21, 1972 was Mama Weer All Crazee Now by Slade, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Slade - Mama Weer All Crazee Now
2. Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
3. Faron Young - It's Four In The Morning
4. David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
5. Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 21, 1972 was Get On The Good Foot-Part 1 by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. James Brown - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
2. The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool
3. The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
4. Mel And Tim - Starting All Over Again
5. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 21, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:53 pm and setting at 06:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1972.

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Someone born on September 21, 1972 is:

52 years 7 months old,

or 631 months and 23 days old,

or 2746 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19228 days old,

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

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 21st 2025.

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

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

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