What happened on Tuesday May 23, 1972?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1972:

• SALT I Treaty Signing U.S. President Richard Nixon and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev sign the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT I) treaty in Moscow, along with the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, representing a significant diplomatic effort to reduce nuclear tensions during the Cold War.
• First Video Game Console Demonstration The Magnavox Odyssey, the world's first commercial home video game system, is publicly demonstrated, marking a pivotal moment in the history of interactive entertainment and digital gaming.
• Watergate Break-in Attempt Fails An early Watergate break-in attempt, referred to as the 'Ameritas dinner' incident, is unsuccessful. This event would later be part of the broader Watergate scandal that would ultimately lead to President Nixon's resignation.
• Red Army Faction Bombing in Heidelberg A terrorist bombing by the Red Army Faction targets the U.S. Army Supreme European Command in Heidelberg, West Germany, killing three American soldiers: Clyde Bonner, Ronald Woodard, and Charles Peck.
• Wernher von Braun Retires from NASA Rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, a key figure in the U.S. space program, retires from NASA due to frustration with the agency's lack of commitment to ambitious manned space exploration programs.
• Formation of Tamil United Front The Tamil United Front (later renamed Tamil United Liberation Front) is established as a significant pro-Tamil political organization in Sri Lanka, marking an important moment in Tamil political representation and advocacy.
• Rangers Win Cup Winners Cup Glasgow Rangers football club wins the Cup Winners Cup by defeating Dynamo Moscow at Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium. The victory is marred by fan disorder, resulting in the team being banned from defending their title the following season.
• Birth of Brazilian Racing Driver Rubens Barrichello Rubens Barrichello, a prominent Brazilian Formula One race car driver, is born. He would later become known for his successful career with Ferrari and other top racing teams.
• Establishment of Willandra National Park Willandra National Park is established in Australia, contributing to the conservation of unique ecological and geological landscapes in the region.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from May. 23, 1972

Newspapers from May. 23, 1972

May 23, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 144th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1972 can also be written as 5/23/1972 in the US and as 23/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 1972 in May 1972 calendar

Famous people born on May 23, 1972:

• Rubens Barrichello

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• Burak Hakki

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on May 23rd

Famous people died on May 23, 1972:

• Nino Pagot
• Richard Day
• Alfréd Forbáth
• Mercedes Santamarina

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on May 23rd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 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 23, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 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 23rd 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 23, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:15 pm and setting at 03:11 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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Someone born on May 23, 1972 is:

52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months and 7 days old,

or 2762 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19335 days old,

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

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

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