What happened on Monday July 24, 1972?

Here's what happened on July 24, 1972:

• Jigme Singye Wangchuck Becomes King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck ascended to the throne of Bhutan at the remarkably young age of 16, succeeding his father Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. This marked a significant moment in Bhutanese royal history, as the young monarch would go on to become one of the most transformative leaders in the country's modern era, known for introducing the concept of Gross National Happiness and guiding Bhutan's transition towards a constitutional monarchy.
• Bugojno Group Captured by Yugoslav Security Forces Yugoslav security forces successfully apprehended the Bugojno group, a collection of Croatian nationalists, in a significant counter-insurgency operation. This event highlighted the ongoing tensions within Yugoslavia during the early 1970s and the government's efforts to suppress nationalist movements that threatened the country's political stability.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Jul. 24, 1972

Newspapers from Jul. 24, 1972

July 24, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 206th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1972 can also be written as 7/24/1972 in the US and as 24/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

July 24, 1972 in July 1972 calendar

Famous people died on July 24, 1972:

• John Fuhrer

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on July 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
2. Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
3. Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now
4. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
5. Wayne Newton - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
2. Gary Glitter - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
3. Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
4. Dr Hook & The Medicine Show - Sylvia's Mother
5. The Sweet - Little Willy

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1972 was (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
2. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Where Is The Love
3. Laura Lee - Rip Off
4. Detroit Emeralds - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)
5. Michael Jackson - I Wanna Be Where You Are

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:23 pm and setting at 04:52 am.

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

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Someone born on July 24, 1972 is:

52 years 9 months old,

or 633 months and 20 days old,

or 2755 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19287 days old,

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

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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

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

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