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Monday April 24, 1972: on this day
April 24, 1972 was the 115th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 24, 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 April 24, 1972, who was born and died on April 24, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. We Won't Grow Old Together, directed by Maurice Pialat), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 24th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 24, 1972?
- April 24, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 24, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 24, 1972?
- April 24, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 24, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- April 24, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 24, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- April 24, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 24, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 24, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 24, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 24, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on April 24, 1972?
What day of the week was April 24, 1972?
April 24, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 115th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 24, 1972 can also be written as 4/24/1972 in the US and as 24/4/1972 in UK and Europe.
April 24, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 24, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 24th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 24, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 24, 1972 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 03:22 pm and setting at 03:21 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Apr 28, 1972.
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Who was born on April 24, 1972?
Famous people born on April 24, 1972:
- Chipper Jones
Chipper Jones is a former professional baseball player known for his career with the Atlanta Braves.
- Jure Košir
Slovenian skier and singer.
- Rab Douglas
Scottish footballer.
- Jamie Brown
Nfl tackle (denver broncos - super bowl 32).
- Laure Sainclair
French porn actress.
- Nicolas Gill
Canadian martial artist and coach.
- Nicolas Gill in MontrTal
Qutbec, canada; 86kg judoka (olympics-bronze-1992, 1996).
- Chipper Jones in Deland
Florida, usa; infielder (atlanta braves).
- Sabrina Varrone
- Barbara Lezzi
- Csilla Füri
- Carlos Alberto Juárez
- Marquez
- Glen Riddersholm
- Anne Dorthe Tanderup
Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:
![Shirley MacLaine]()
Shirley MacLaineAmerican actress, writer, and dancer.
![Kelly Clarkson]()
Kelly ClarksonKelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...
![Aidan Gillen]()
Aidan GillenAidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.
![Barbra Streisand]()
Barbra StreisandAmerican actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.
![Djimon Hounsou]()
Djimon HounsouDjimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Stacy Haiduk]()
Stacy HaidukAmerican actress.
![Alejandro Fernández]()
Alejandro FernándezMexican singer.
![Derek Luke]()
Derek LukeAmerican actor.
![Sue Grafton]()
Sue GraftonAmerican mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.
April 24, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 11 months old,
or 623 months and 30 days old,
or 2713 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18992 days old,
if you were born on April 24, 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 April 24, 1972?
There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 24, 1972.
April 24, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 24, 1972:
- Fernando Amorsolo
Filipino painter (b. 1892).
- Jacques Denis
- Alberto Piccinini
- Jamini Roy
What famous deaths happened on April 24th?
Famous deaths on April 24th:
![Louise Dresser]()
Louise DresserActress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.
![John Carroll]()
John CarrollGeorgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).
![Pat Paulsen]()
Pat PaulsenAt 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.
![Bud Abbott]()
Bud AbbottComedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.
- Wallis Simpson
American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.
- Eliazer Weizman
First President of Israel.
- Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.
- Savien Defoe
An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.
- Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue
German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.
- Cina Jilani
Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.
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April 24, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 24, 1972:
- Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
- Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
- Newman's Day.
- 24-Hour Comics Day.
Observances on April 24, 1972:
- World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
- International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
Saints celebrated on April 24, 1972:
- Saint Alexander (died 178)
- Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
- Saint Honorius
- Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
- Saint Egbert of Northumbria
- Saint Deodatus
April 24, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 24, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 24th and April 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.
April 24, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 24, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
- Joe Tex - I Gotcha
- The Stylistics - Betcha By Golly, Wow
- America - A Horse With No Name
April 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.
April 24, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 24, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
- Vicky Leandros - Come What May
- David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
- Johnny Cash & The Evangel Temple Choir - A Thing Called Love
- The Rolling Stones - Tumbling Dice
April 24, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1972 was Day Dreaming by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.
April 24, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 24, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming
- Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
- The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
- Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
- The Dramatics - In The Rain
April 24, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 24, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
We Won't Grow Old Together
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Maurice Pialat
Starring: Marlène Jobert, Jean Yanne, Christine Fabréga, Patricia Pierangeli
Gendai yakuza: hito-kiri yota
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Kinji Fukasaku
Starring: Bunta Sugawara, Noboru Andô, Mayumi Nagisa, Asao Koike
Liza
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Marco Ferreri
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Corinne Marchand, Claudine Berg
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
Play It Again, Sam
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Jerry Lacy
Country: United States of America
April 24, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andy Smith
Number 96
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
April 24, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 24, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Defense Never Rests
By: F. Lee Bailey
This controversial defense lawyer reviews his career. He focuses on the Boston Strangler, Sam Sheppard vindication and the Great Plymouth Mail Robbery.
The Exorcist
By: William Peter Blatty
The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …
Bring Me A Unicorn
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
The first volume of Lindbergh’s letters and diaries, in which Lindbergh meets her future husband. Introduction by the Author; Index. Photographs.
The Day Of The Jackal
By: Frederick Forsyth
THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The
April 24, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 24, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
Who was the US President on April 24, 1972?
On April 24, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1972?
On April 24, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 24, 1972?
On April 24, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 24th?
April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of April. 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 April 24th, such as:
- 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
- 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
- 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.
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 April 1972?
April 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
