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US date format: 12/23/1972, UK date format: 23/12/1972
December 23rd, 1972 was the 358th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Capricorn. The day of the week was Saturday.
Famous birthdays on this day include Lord Kossity and Morgan (Marco Castoldi).
The number one song in US was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul. My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry was #1 song in the UK.
Aguirre: The Wrath of God, directed by Werner Herzog, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1972 while The Persian Boy by Mary Renault was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Nacht der Prominenten. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Hunt the Wumpus or Pong.
The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Holidays and Observances | Lunar and Planetary phase | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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December 23, 1972 Events
What happened on December 23, 1972?
Historical Events
- 6.25 Earthquake destroys central Managua Nicaragua, 10,000 die
- Chandrasekhar takes 8-79 India versus England at Delhi.
- The 16 survivors of the Andes flight disaster are rescued after 73 days, having survived by cannibalism.
- A 6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes the Nicaraguan capital of Managua killing more than 10,000.
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December 23, 1972 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on December 23, 1972?
Italian singer-songwriter, musician and multi-instrumentalist.
Voice Actor.
French hip-hop front-runner, rapper, he is originally from Martinique.
Other December 23rd famous birthdays
American musician (Pearl Jam).
French pop singer, ex-TV host and occasional writer.
How old am I?
If December 23, 1972 is your birthday you are 50 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on December 23.
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December 23, 1972 Famous Deaths
Who died on December 23, 1972?
Russian aircraft designer, died at the age of 84.
Other December 23rd famous deaths
French business executive, noted family member, and one of three sons to industrialist Yves Rocher (famous for his "natural" cosmetics).
Italian-French singer.
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American actor who appeared in films such as "Sunset Blvd.
Flemish theologian, who worked in reformation church.
December 23, 1972 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Capricorn
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
Sign: Rat
Element: Water
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December 23, 1972 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was December 23, 1972?
The day of the week was Saturday.
December 23rd marks the 357th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1972.
There are 8 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
December 23, 1972 Holidays and Observances
What is special on December 23, 1972?
Holidays
- Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
- Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
- Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
- R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
- Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
- Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
- Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
- Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
Music charts
What was the number one song on December 23, 1972? Which were the top hits on December 23, 1972?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
- Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
- Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
- The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
- Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
Top #5 R&B songs
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Aguirre: The Wrath of God
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Ruy Guerra, Helena Rojo, Del Negro
Country: United States of America
State of Siege
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Costa-Gavras
Starring: Yves Montand, Renato Salvatori, O.E. Hasse, Jacques Weber
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
Avanti!
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill, Edward Andrews
Country: United States of America
Across 110th Street
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Barry Shear
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Yaphet Kotto, Anthony Franciosa, Frank Adu
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Nacht der Prominenten
Release year: 1972
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Double Identity
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dennis Dimster
Die lieben Mitmenschen
Release year: 1972
Dead of Night
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1972?
- LIFE: Christ Child
- Time: Food face by Stanley Glaubach.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8311
- RollingStone: Keith Moon
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Persian Boy
By: Mary Renault
"It takes skill and skill to portray, as Miss Renault did, this half-man, part Courtesan who is so deeply enamoured with the warrior,"-The
Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution
By: Dr. Robert Atkins
America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off
The Eiger Sanction
By: Trevanian
Jonathan Hemlock resides in a Long Island Gothic church that has been renovated. He is an artist professor, a mountain climber and a mercenary who performs assassinations (i.e.
The Odessa File
By: Frederick Forsyth
A suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes in revelation after revelation. Of a Mafia-like organisation called Odessa...of a real-life fugitive known by the "Butcher of Riga"..of young German journalist, tumed obsessed assassin and.
On The Night Of The Seventh Moon
By: Victoria Holt
Victoria Holt's novels of romantic suspense have been captivating millions of readers for generations. One of her most memorable novels is On the Night of The Seventh Moon.
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
December 23, 1972 Lunar and Planetary phase
Lunar phase
The moon phase for December 23, 1972 is Full Moon.
Sport Games on December 23, 1972
NFL
American Football- Dallas Cowboys - San Francisco 49ers : 30 - 28
- Oakland Raiders - Pittsburgh Steelers : 7 - 13
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