What happened on Friday June 23, 1972?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1972:

• Watergate Scandal: Nixon and Haldeman CIA Obstruction Conversation U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and White House Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman were recorded discussing an illegal attempt to use the Central Intelligence Agency to obstruct the Federal Bureau of Investigation's investigation into the Watergate break-ins, revealing a high-level conspiracy to cover up political misconduct.
• Title IX Amended to Prohibit Sexual Discrimination in Education Title IX of the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 was amended to comprehensively prohibit sexual discrimination in any educational program receiving federal funding, marking a significant milestone in gender equality in American education.
• Hurricane Agnes: Costliest Natural Disaster in US History Hurricane Agnes devastated the United States, becoming the most expensive natural disaster in American history at that time. The hurricane affected 15 states, causing 119 fatalities and approximately $3 billion in widespread damage, highlighting the destructive potential of extreme weather events.
• 45 Countries Exit Sterling Area In a significant global economic shift, 45 countries left the Sterling Area, allowing their currencies to independently fluctuate and move away from the British Pound's monetary influence, signaling changes in international financial systems.
• First Female Umpire in US Professional Baseball Bernice Gera made history by becoming the first female umpire in US professional baseball, officiating a game between the Geneva Senators and Auburn Twins in Geneva, New York, breaking significant gender barriers in sports.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Jun. 23, 1972

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 1972

June 23, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 175th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1972 can also be written as 6/23/1972 in the US and as 23/6/1972 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1972 in June 1972 calendar

Famous people born on June 23, 1972:

• Selma Blair

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• Zinedine Zidane

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• Fabio Volo

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on June 23rd

Famous people died on June 23, 1972:

• Akaki Khorava
• Johannes Hendrik Olav Smit

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on June 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1972 was The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr., according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man
2. Neil Diamond - Song Sung Blue
3. Billy Preston - Outa-Space
4. Gallery - Nice To Be With You
5. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Don McLean - Vincent
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
4. The Drifters - At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies
5. Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Bill Withers - Lean On Me
2. (The Preacher) Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It
3. Billy Preston - Outa-Space
4. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
5. The Jimmy Castor Bunch - Troglodyte (Cave Man)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 1972 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:08 pm and setting at 03:19 am.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jun 26, 1972.

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Someone born on June 23, 1972 is:

52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 21 days old,

or 2759 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19318 days old,

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

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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