What happened on Wednesday March 22, 1972?

Here's what happened on March 22, 1972:

• The Godfather Film Release Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film 'The Godfather', based on Mario Puzo's novel, was released in cinemas across the United States, marking a pivotal moment in American cinema history.
• Equal Rights Amendment Congressional Approval The United States Congress approved the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), a proposed constitutional amendment designed to guarantee equal legal rights regardless of sex. Despite congressional approval, the amendment was never fully ratified by the required number of states.
• Supreme Court Landmark Decision on Contraceptive Rights In a groundbreaking decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Eisenstadt v. Baird that unmarried individuals have the constitutional right to possess and use contraceptives, significantly expanding personal reproductive freedoms.
• Direct Rule Introduced in Northern Ireland The British government announced the prorogation of the Parliament of Northern Ireland and introduced 'Direct Rule' after the Unionist government refused to cede security powers, marking a significant moment in the region's complex political history.
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Named NBA MVP Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was named the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
• Shawn Bradley Birth NBA center Shawn Bradley was born, who would later play for teams like the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets, and make a memorable appearance in the popular film 'Space Jam'.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Mar. 22, 1972

Newspapers from Mar. 22, 1972

March 22, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 1972 can also be written as 3/22/1972 in the US and as 22/3/1972 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 1972 in March 1972 calendar

Famous people born on March 22, 1972:

• Elvis Stojko

  Canadian figure skater who revolutionized men's skating with his innovative quadruple jump combination and won multiple world championships.

• Shawn Bradley

  German-American professional basketball player known for his exceptional height and playing career in the NBA.

• Cory Lidle

  Professional baseball pitcher tragically known for his fatal plane crash into a New York apartment building on October 11, 2006, which ended...

• Jocelyn Gourvennec

  French soccer midfielder who played professionally and notably reached the UEFA Cup final with Marseille in 1999.

• Prince Pieter-Christiaan of Orange-Nassau van Vollenhoven
• Christophe Revault

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on March 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 1972 was A Horse With No Name by America, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. America - A Horse With No Name
2. Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
3. Robert John - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Mbube)
4. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
5. Paul Simon - Mother And Child Reunion

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 22, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. Nilsson - Without You
2. Don McLean - American Pie
3. The New Seekers - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
4. Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
5. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 22, 1972 was In The Rain by The Dramatics, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. The Dramatics - In The Rain
2. Joe Tex - I Gotcha
3. Denise LaSalle - Now Run And Tell That
4. Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing
5. Tyrone Davis - I Had It All The Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 22, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 22, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:00 am and setting at 02:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Mar 29, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on March 22, 1972

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Someone born on March 22, 1972 is:

53 years 1 month old,

or 637 months and 21 days old,

or 2772 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19410 days old,

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

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 22nd 2026.

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

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

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