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Monday May 22, 1972: on this day
May 22, 1972 was the 143rd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 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 May 22, 1972, who was born and died on May 22, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Oh Girl by The Chi-Lites), movies (e.g. The Way of the Dragon, directed by Bruce Lee), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 22, 1972?
- May 22, 1972: What happened on that day?
- May 22, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 22, 1972?
- May 22, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 22, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 22, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 22, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 22, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 22, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 22, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on May 22, 1972?
What day of the week was May 22, 1972?
May 22, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1972:
- Ton sijbrands becomes world checker champion.
- Us president richard nixon begins visit to moscow, russia.
- Ceylon adopts a new constitution, thus becoming a republic, changes its name to sri lanka, and joins the commonwealth of nations.
- Ceylon adopts a new constitution, becoming a republic and changing its name to sri lanka.
- Over 400 women in derry, northern ireland attack the offices of sinn féin following the shooting by the irish republican army of a young british soldier on leave.
May 22, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 22, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1972 was First Quarter.
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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Who was born on May 22, 1972?
Famous people born on May 22, 1972:
![Alison Eastwood]()
Alison EastwoodClint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").
- Ananth Chandrasekaran
Ananth Chandrasekaran is the co-founder and CEO of Freshworks, a leading customer engagement software company.
- Jasan Kenney
Jasan Kenney is a Canadian politician who served as the 18th Premier of Alberta from 2019 to 2022.
- Anna Belknap
American actress.
- Jaouad Gharib
Jaouad gharib is a moroccan long-distance runner known for winning the gold medal in the marathon at the 2003 world championships and the...
- Max Brooks
American author best known for his zombie apocalypse novel, 'World War Z'.
- Brinley Hall
Brinley Hall is a contemporary sculptor recognized for his innovative works.
- Danish Ali
Danish Ali is a Pakistani politician known for his work in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party.
- Annabel Chong
Renowned for her record-breaking gangbang performances.
- Mike Hollis
Nfl kicker (jacksonville jaguars).
- Riley Dobi Noel
American convicted murderer (d. 2004).
- Andrus Aug
Estonian cyclist.
- Rich Owens
Nfl defensive end (washington redskins).
- Konstantin Landa
- Elena Kalugina
- Thomas Kojo
Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:
![Naomi Campbell]()
Naomi CampbellEnglish actress, singer, model and author.
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Aznavour]()
Charles AznavourFrench music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.
![Johnny Gill]()
Johnny GillJohnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.
![George Best]()
George BestFootballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Susan Strasberg]()
Susan StrasbergAmerican actress, who made her film debut in 1954.
![Richard Benjamin]()
Richard BenjaminAmerican actor, on-screen since 1969.
![Paul Winfield]()
Paul WinfieldAmerican actor (d. 2004).
![Nikolaj Lie Kaas]()
Nikolaj Lie KaasDanish actor.
May 22, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 11 months old,
or 623 months and 4 days old,
or 2709 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18967 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 22, 1972?
There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.
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.
May 22, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 22, 1972:
![Margaret Rutherford]()
Margaret RutherfordEnglish actress (born in 1892).
- Cecil Day-Lewis
Cecil Day-Lewis was a British poet known for his works such as 'The Magnetic Mountain' and 'The Whispering Roots'.
- Jacopo Comin
- Bernabé Ferreyra
- Andor Szende
What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?
Famous deaths on May 22nd:
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Rocky Graziano]()
Rocky GrazianoAmerican actor and boxer (d. 1990).
![Joan Davis]()
Joan DavisActress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.
- Victor Hugo
French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.
- Kairyn Mack
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Joseth Roth
Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.
- Johnchristopher Williams
Renowned composer known for his film scores.
- Harvin Langston
Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
- Dalessandro Manzoni
An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.
- Philip Roth
Philip Roth was an American novelist who is considered one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.
May 22, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 22, 1972:
- Victoria Day in Canada
- World Biodiversity Day.
- Republic of Yemen - National Day.
- National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
- National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])
Observances on May 22, 1972:
- International Day for Biological Diversity
Saints celebrated on May 22, 1972:
- Saint Humilita
- Saint Rita of Cascia
- Saint Atto
- Saint Emile
- Saint Fulk
- Saint Lupus
- Saint Romanus
- Saint Julia
- Saint Renata of Bavaria
May 22, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
May 22, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
- The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
- Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
- 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.
May 22, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
- T Rex - Metal Guru
- David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
- Vicky Leandros - Come What May
- 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 R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
May 22, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 22, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
- Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
- Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
- Millie Jackson - Ask Me What You Want
- (The Preacher) Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It
May 22, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 22, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Way of the Dragon
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Bruce Lee
Starring: Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Nora Miao, Ping Ou Wei
Country: United States of America
Sitting Target
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Douglas Hickox
Starring: Oliver Reed, Jill St. John, Ian McShane, Edward Woodward
Revolver
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sergio Sollima
Starring: Agostina Belli, Paola Pitagora, Fabio Testi, Oliver Reed, Sal Borgese, Carla Mancini, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias, Marco Mariani, Calisto Calisti, Michel Bardinet, Daniel Beretta
Country: Italy
Chato's Land
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Michael Winner
Starring: Charles Bronson, Jack Palance, James Whitmore, Simon Oakland
Baron Blood
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Mario Bava
Starring: Joseph Cotten, Elke Sommer, Massimo Girotti, Luciano Pigozzi
May 22, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Love Thy Neighbour
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andy Smith
Number 96
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
May 22, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 22, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Captains And The Kings
By: Taylor Caldwell
Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.
The Boys Of Summer
By: Roger Kahn
This book is about young men who learnt to play baseball in the 1930s and 1940s. They then go on to play major-league baseball.
Report From Engine Co. 82
By: Dennis Smith
Dennis Smith tells the tale of Dennis Smith's brutal yet inspiring journey, from his brave firefighters to the hopeless, beautiful, and beleaguered residents in the poverty-stricken area where he works.
Tracy And Hepburn
By: Garson Kanin
The classic Hollywood memoir is back and this time with a new introduction by the author. Spence Tracy and Kate Hepburn were the celebrity couple that everyone knew, but few actually knew.
May 22, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 22, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
Who was the US President on May 22, 1972?
On May 22, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1972?
On May 22, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 22, 1972?
On May 22, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 22nd?
May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of May. 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 May 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
- 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.
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 May 1972?
May 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
