Tuesday May 23, 1972: on this day

May 23, 1972 was the 144th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 23, 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 23, 1972, who was born and died on May 23, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 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 23rd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was 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.

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May 23, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1972:

  • The tamil united front (now known as tamil united liberation front), a pro-tamil organization, is founded.
  • Rangers lift the cup winners cup, defeating dynamo moscow in the final at the nou camp. their supporters invade the pitch, with the team banned from defending the trophy the following season.
  • A red army faction bomb explodes in the campbell barracks of the u.s. army supreme european command in heidelberg, west germany 3 u.s. soldiers (clyde bonner, ronald woodard and charles peck) are killed.
  • The magnavox odyssey video game system is first demoed, marking the dawn of the video game age it goes on sale to the public in august.
  • Richard nixon and leonid brezhnev sign the salt i treaty in moscow, as well as the anti-ballistic missile treaty and other agreements.
  • The watergate first break-in, the ampquotameritas dinnerampquot, fails.
  • Wernher von braun retires from nasa, frustrated by the agency's unwillingness to pursue a manned trans-orbital space program.
  • Willandra national park is established in australia.

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May 23, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1972 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on May 23, 1972?


Famous people born on May 23, 1972:

  • Nadja Uhl
    Nadja Uhl

    Nadja uhl is a german actress known for her roles in various german films and television series.

  • Rubens Barrichello

    A former Formula One driver who competed in a record 322 Grands Prix and is the most experienced driver in the history of the sport.

  • Alexandre Devoise

    Alexandre devoise is a french television and radio presenter known for his work on various entertainment programs.

  • Poppy King

    Founder of the cosmetics company Poppy Industries.

  • Chas Dingle

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption in politics.

  • Jewel Tankard

    Known for her successful ventures in the music industry.

  • Martin Saggers

    English umpire and cricketer.

  • Shannon Brown

    Nfl defensive tackle (atlanta falcons).

  • Victor Espinoza

    Horse jockey.

  • Isabelle Fijalkowski

    Wnba centre / forward (cleveland rockers).

  • Rene Ingoglia

    Running back (buffalo bills).

  • Marco van

    Hoogdalem; dutch soccer player (roda jc).

  • Burak Hakki
  • Kevin Ullyett
  • Marco van Hoogdalem
  • Ronnie Blake
  • Jana Pavlíková
  • Christian Brand
  • Alberto Bacci

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 10 months old,

or 622 months and 5 days old,

or 2705 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18937 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 1972?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

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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May 23, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1972:

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

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1972:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1972:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1972:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 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 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.

May 23, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 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:

  1. - Oh Girl
  2. - I'll Take You There
  3. - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
  4. - Look What You Done For Me
  5. - 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.

May 23, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 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:

  1. - Amazing Grace
  2. - Metal Guru
  3. - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
  4. - Come What May
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 23, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 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:

  1. - I'll Take You There
  2. - Oh Girl
  3. - Look What You Done For Me
  4. - Ask Me What You Want
  5. - Woman's Gotta Have It

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May 23, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 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

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

Sitting Target

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Douglas Hickox

Starring: Oliver Reed, Jill St. John, Ian McShane, Edward Woodward

Revolver

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

Chato's Land

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Charles Bronson, Jack Palance, James Whitmore, Simon Oakland

Baron Blood

Baron Blood

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Mario Bava

Starring: Joseph Cotten, Elke Sommer, Massimo Girotti, Luciano Pigozzi

May 23, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Smith

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

May 23, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bring Me A Unicorn by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Bring Me A Unicorn

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The first volume of Lindbergh’s letters and diaries, in which Lindbergh meets her future husband. Introduction by the Author; Index. Photographs.

Tracy And Hepburn by Garson Kanin

Tracy And Hepburn

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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.

Open Marriage by Nena and George O'Neill

Open Marriage

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The Blue Knight by Joseph Wambaugh

The Blue Knight

By:

Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.

The Defense Never Rests by F. Lee Bailey

The Defense Never Rests

By:

This controversial defense lawyer reviews his career. He focuses on the Boston Strangler, Sam Sheppard vindication and the Great Plymouth Mail Robbery.

May 23, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hunt the Wumpus

Hunt the Wumpus

Platform: BASIC, TI-99/4A

Genre: Adventure game

Pong

Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Empire

Empire

Platform: PDP 11/45 (1971), HP2000 (1973), HP3000 (1984), DOS, Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows, Linux (2003)

Genre: 4X, wargame

history

Who was the US President on May 23, 1972?

On May 23, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1972?

On May 23, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1972?

On May 23, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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.

Discover how May 1972 calendar looked like.

Tuesday May 23, 1972