What happened on Saturday July 22, 1972?

Here's what happened on July 22, 1972:

• Venera 8 Venus Landing The Soviet space probe Venera 8 successfully completed a soft landing on Venus, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The probe operated for 50 minutes, transmitting crucial scientific data about the planet's surface conditions and demonstrating advanced spacecraft technology.
• Sweden-EEC Free Trade Agreement Sweden and the European Economic Community (EEC) signed a comprehensive free trade agreement, enhancing economic cooperation and reducing trade barriers between Sweden and the European common market.
• Minnesota Rainfall Record Fort Ripley, Minnesota experienced an extraordinary rainfall event, recording 10.84 inches (27.53 cm) of precipitation within a 24-hour period, establishing a new state record for rainfall intensity.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Jul. 22, 1972

Newspapers from Jul. 22, 1972

July 22, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 204th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1972 can also be written as 7/22/1972 in the US and as 22/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

July 22, 1972 in July 1972 calendar

Famous people born on July 22, 1972:

• Colin Ferguson (actor)
• Andrew Holness

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on July 22nd

Famous people died on July 22, 1972:

• Giuseppe Cognata

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on July 22nd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 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 22, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 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 22nd 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 22, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 22, 1972 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 22, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 05:51 pm and setting at 02:50 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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Your place in the Universe on July 22, 1972

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Someone born on July 22, 1972 is:

52 years 9 months old,

or 633 months and 22 days old,

or 2755 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19289 days old,

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

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 22nd 2025.

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

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

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