What happened on Saturday January 22, 1972?

Here's what happened on January 22, 1972:

• European Economic Community Expansion The first significant expansion of the European Economic Community (EEC) occurred, with a Treaty of Accession signed, marking a pivotal moment in European economic integration. This expansion broadened the community beyond its original six founding members, setting the stage for future European cooperation.
• Anti-Internment March in Northern Ireland A contentious anti-internment march was held at Magilligan strand in County Derry, Northern Ireland. The peaceful protest was forcibly stopped by members of the Green Jackets and the Parachute Regiment of the British Army, reflecting the tensions of the Northern Ireland conflict during the early 1970s.
• 22nd NBA All-Star Game The 22nd NBA All-Star Game took place in Los Angeles, California, with the Western Conference team defeating the Eastern Conference team 112-110 in an exciting basketball showcase.
• Emergency TV Series Premiere The television series 'Emergency' starring Robert Fuller premiered on NBC, introducing audiences to a dramatic portrayal of paramedics and emergency medical services, which would become influential in depicting first responder narratives.
• Romi Paku Birth Romi Paku, a notable Japanese voice actress (seiyū), was born. She would later become known for her distinctive voice work in anime and animation.

Events in 1972

January 22, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 22, 1972

Newspapers from Jan. 22, 1972

January 22, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 22nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 1972 can also be written as 1/22/1972 in the US and as 22/1/1972 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 1972 in January 1972 calendar

Famous people born on January 22, 1972:

• Namrata Shirodkar

  Prominent Bollywood actress who won Miss India in 1993, known for her successful acting career in Indian cinema.

• Gabriel Macht

  American actor best known for his iconic role as Harvey Specter in the popular legal drama series 'Suits'.

• Gianluca Masi
• Norberto Téllez
• Marco Zarucchi
• Per Egil Swift
• Scott Campbell
• Ignazio Scassillo
• Romi Park
• Stefano Sardo
• Yves Demaria
• Luke Flanagan
• Michael Hansson
• Cédric Lyard
• Ajsen Nikolaev
• Marcelo Pontiroli

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on January 22nd

Famous people died on January 22, 1972:

• Miguel Gustavo
• Martin Unrein

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on January 22nd

January 22, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 1972 was American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Don McLean - American Pie (Parts 1 and 2)
2. Melanie - Brand New Key
3. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
4. Jonathan Edwards - Sunshine
5. Badfinger - Day After Day

January 22, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 22, 1972 was I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
2. Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
3. Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
4. Congregation - Softly Whispering I Love You
5. T Rex - Jeepster

January 22, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 22, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
2. Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
3. Jackson 5 - Sugar Daddy
4. Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love
5. The Honey Cone - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 22, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 22, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 22, 1972 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 22, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 10:17 am and setting at 12:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on January 22, 1972

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Someone born on January 22, 1972 is:

53 years 3 months old,

or 639 months and 22 days old,

or 2781 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19471 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 22, 1972?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 22, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 22, 1972.

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