What happened on Saturday December 23, 1972?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1972:

• Andes Flight Disaster Survivors Rescued After 70 days of extraordinary survival in the harsh Andes Mountains, all 16 survivors of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 were rescued. The survivors famously resorted to cannibalism to stay alive, enduring extreme cold, isolation, and limited resources before their miraculous rescue.
• Devastating Managua Earthquake A catastrophic magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Managua, Nicaragua, causing widespread destruction. The disaster resulted in 5,000-12,000 fatalities, thousands of injuries, and approximately US$800 million in damages, effectively leveling the capital city.
• Immaculate Reception - NFL Historic Moment In a legendary NFL playoff moment, Pittsburgh Steelers' Franco Harris made an incredible last-second touchdown catch against the Oakland Raiders, transforming a 7-6 defeat into a dramatic 13-7 victory and securing the team's first-ever playoff win.
• Cricket Performance: Chandrasekhar's Remarkable Bowling Indian cricketer Chandrasekhar delivered an outstanding bowling performance, taking 8 wickets for 79 runs in a match against England in Delhi.
• New York Islanders Break Winless Streak The New York Islanders hockey team ended their 15-game winless streak, marking a significant moment in their early NHL history.

Events in 1972

December 23, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 23, 1972

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1972

December 23, 1972: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Dallas Cowboys - San Francisco 49ers : 30 - 28
• Oakland Raiders - Pittsburgh Steelers : 7 - 13

December 23, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 358th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1972 can also be written as 12/23/1972 in the US and as 23/12/1972 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1972 in December 1972 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1972:

• Morgan

  Italian singer-songwriter and composer with significant contributions to the contemporary music scene.

• Lord Kossity

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on December 23rd

Famous people died on December 23, 1972:

• Andrei Tupolev

  The tupolev company was founded by a russian engineer and designer (d. 1972).

• Jimmy Dimmock
• Abraham Joshua Heschel
• Andrej Nikolaevič Tupolev

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on December 23rd

December 23, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
2. Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
3. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
4. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
5. Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California

December 23, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
2. The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
3. Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine
4. The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
5. Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)

December 23, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
2. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
3. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
4. Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
5. Stevie Wonder - Superstition

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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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.

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December 23, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1972 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 08:38 pm and setting at 10:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 1972

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Someone born on December 23, 1972 is:

52 years 4 months old,

or 628 months and 21 days old,

or 2733 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19135 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1972?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 23, 1972.

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