Friday December 22, 1972: on this day
December 22, 1972 was the 357th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 22, 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 22, 1972, who was born and died on December 22, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 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 22nd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 22, 1972?
- December 22, 1972: What happened on that day?
- December 22, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 22, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 22, 1972?
- December 22, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 22, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- December 22, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 22, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- December 22, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 22, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 22, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 22, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 22, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on December 22, 1972?
What day of the week was December 22, 1972?
December 22, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 357th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 22, 1972 can also be written as 12/22/1972 in the US and as 22/12/1972 in UK and Europe.
December 22, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 22, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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December 22, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 22, 1972 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 07:25 pm and setting at 09:43 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 22, 1972?
Famous people born on December 22, 1972:
- Vanessa Paradis
French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.
- Franck Cammas
He was a french navigator and sailor who set a new record for the fastest transatlantic race.
- Kirk Maltby
Canadian ice hockey player and scout.
- Mark Hill
English musician, producer and songwriter.
- Andrew Moore
Wlaf tackle (frankfurt galaxy).
- Kirk Maltby in Guelph
Ontario, canada; nhl right-wing (edmonton oilers).
- Claudia Poll
Costa rican swimmer, gold at 200m freestyle in atlanta.
- Mike Thompson
Nfl defensive tackle (jacksonville jaguars).
- Big Tigger
Television host.
- Damien Thévenot
- Iván Kamarás
- Barbara Nadalin
- Steffi Jones
- Alexandre Moos
- Hans Nilsson
- Takayuki Yokoyama
- Walter De Berardinis
Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:
- Ralph Fiennes
English actor.
- Jean-Baptiste Maunier
French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.
- Ted Cruz
Texas senator of the united states.
- Meghan Trainor
American singer-songwriter.
- Robin Gibb
British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.
- Jordin Sparks
American singer and american idol winner.
- Maurice Gibb
British-american musician.
- Dina Meyer
American actress.
- Lady Bird Johnson
First lady of the united states (born in 1912).
- Chris Carmack
American actor, singer, and model.
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December 22, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 3 months old,
or 615 months and 7 days old,
or 2675 weeks
or 18725 days old,
if you were born on December 22, 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 22, 1972?
There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 22, 1972.
December 22, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 22, 1972:
- Lake Barcroft
Lake Barcroft was an American politician known for his contributions to public service.
- André Devauchelle
- Giorgio Piccardi
- Giovanni Reggio
What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?
Famous deaths on December 22nd:
- Gilda Gray
Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
- Christine Cavanaugh
American singer and actress (d. 2014).
- Don DeFore
Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.
- Helene Stanley
Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).
- Libbey Owens
Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.
- Gera Eliot
Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.
- Samuel Beckett
Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.
- Annaston Eliot
Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.
- John Chisum
Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.
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December 22, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 22, 1972:
- R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
- Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
December 22, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 22, 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 22, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 22, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 22, 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 22, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 22, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 22, 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 22, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 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 22, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 22, 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 22, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 22, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 22, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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:
December 22, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 22, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 22, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 22, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 22, 1972?
On December 22, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1972?
On December 22, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 22, 1972?
On December 22, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 22nd?
December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.
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.