What happened on Thursday February 24, 1972?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1972:

• North Vietnamese Negotiators Exit Paris Peace Talks North Vietnamese negotiators dramatically withdrew from the Paris Peace Talks, citing strong objections to ongoing U.S. air raids in Vietnam. This action further escalated tensions during the Vietnam War and highlighted the diplomatic challenges in resolving the conflict.
• Buffalo Creek Coal Sludge Disaster A catastrophic coal sludge dam failure in Buffalo Creek, West Virginia, resulted in a devastating flood that killed 125 people. This environmental tragedy exposed serious industrial safety and environmental management failures in the coal mining industry.
• Soviet Nuclear Submarine K-19 Tragedy A catastrophic fire broke out on the Soviet nuclear submarine K-19, resulting in the tragic deaths of 28 crew members across three compartments while the submarine was at sea. This incident highlighted the extreme risks faced by naval personnel during the Cold War era.
• Luna 20 Returns with Lunar Samples Soviet spacecraft Luna 20 successfully completed its mission, returning to Earth with 55 grams (1.94 ounces) of lunar soil samples. This mission contributed valuable scientific data to humanity's understanding of lunar geology.
• Ron Davis NFL Career Milestone Ron Davis, a notable NFL cornerback, played for the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers, notably participating in Super Bowl 31. His professional career contributed to the competitive landscape of professional American football.

Events in 1972

February 24, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1972

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1972

February 24, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 55th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1972 can also be written as 2/24/1972 in the US and as 24/2/1972 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1972 in February 1972 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1972:

• Manon Rhéaume

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Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on February 24th

Famous people died on February 24, 1972:

• Sven Markelius

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on February 24th

February 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Nilsson - Without You
2. Carpenters - Hurting Each Other
3. Climax - Precious And Few
4. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
5. The Osmonds - Down By The Lazy River

February 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1972 was Son Of My Father by Chicory Tip, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
2. T Rex - Telegram Sam
3. The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her
4. Don McLean - American Pie
5. Neil Reid - Mother Of Mine

February 24, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
2. Wilson Pickett - Fire And Water
3. Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee Eager - Ain't Understanding Mellow
4. Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
5. Detroit Emeralds - You Want It, You Got It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 24, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1972 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 24, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 01:07 pm and setting at 04:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Feb 29, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 1972

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Someone born on February 24, 1972 is:

53 years 1 month old,

or 637 months and 30 days old,

or 2773 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19417 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 1972?

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 24, 1972.

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