What happened on Monday May 22, 1972?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1972:

• Watergate Scandal Begins The Watergate scandal officially commences with the arrest of five burglars who illegally broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C. This event would ultimately lead to President Richard Nixon's resignation and is considered one of the most significant political scandals in American history.
• Nixon's Moscow Visit US President Richard Nixon begins a diplomatic visit to Moscow, Russia, as part of ongoing Cold War-era détente efforts to improve relations between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• Ceylon Becomes Sri Lanka Ceylon officially adopts a new constitution, transforming itself into a republic and changing its national name to Sri Lanka. This marked a significant moment of post-colonial identity formation and political restructuring for the island nation.
• Derry Protest Against IRA Over 400 women in Derry, Northern Ireland, stage a protest by attacking Sinn Féin offices in response to the shooting of a young British soldier who was on leave. This event highlights the intense social tensions during the Northern Ireland conflict.
• World Checkers Championship Ton Sijbrands becomes the world checkers champion, showcasing exceptional strategic skill in this traditional board game.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from May. 22, 1972

Newspapers from May. 22, 1972

May 22, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1972 can also be written as 5/22/1972 in the US and as 22/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1972 in May 1972 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 1972:

• Alison Eastwood

  Daughter of legendary actor and director Clint Eastwood, she is an actress known for her roles in films like 'Tightrope' and her work in the...

• Max Brooks

  American author renowned for his zombie apocalypse novel 'World War Z', which became a bestseller and was adapted into a major motion...

• Jaouad Gharib

  Moroccan long-distance runner who won gold medals in the marathon at the 2003 World Championships and the 2004 Olympic Games, representing a...

• Anna Belknap

  American actress known for her television work, particularly in crime drama series.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on May 22nd

Famous people died on May 22, 1972:

• Margaret Rutherford

  English actress (born in 1892).

• Cecil Day-Lewis

  Cecil Day-Lewis was a prominent British poet and later Poet Laureate, known for his modernist poetry and significant contributions to...

• Andor Szende

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on May 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1972 was Oh Girl by The Chi-Lites, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
2. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
3. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
4. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
5. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
4. Vicky Leandros - Come What May
5. Elton John - Rocket Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
2. Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
3. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
4. Millie Jackson - Ask Me What You Want
5. (The Preacher) Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 03:15 pm and setting at 02:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1972

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Someone born on May 22, 1972 is:

52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months and 1 day old,

or 2761 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19329 days old,

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

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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

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

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