Monday July 24, 1972: on this day

July 24, 1972 was the 206th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is July 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 July 24, 1972, who was born and died on July 24, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 24, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan), movies (e.g. Deliverance, directed by John Boorman), TV series (e.g. The David Steinberg Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 24th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 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.

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July 24, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 24, 1972:

  • Jigme singye wangchuk becomes king of bhutan at age 16.
  • Bugojno group is caught by yugoslav security forces.

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


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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?

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

Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on July 24th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 24, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 24, 1972 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on July 24, 1972?


Famous people born on July 24, 1972:

  • Kaiō Hiroyuki

    Japanese sumo wrestler.

  • Rev Jen Miller

    American performance artist.

  • Massimo Cancellieri
  • Tomotaka Fukagawa
  • Marcão
  • Luca Cattaneo
  • Javier Gutiérrez
  • Madou Dossama
  • Kristina Poplavskaja
  • Jorge Canifa Alves
  • Paolo Calbini

Whose famous birthday is on July 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 24th:

  • Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez

    American singer, actress and businesswoman.

  • Daveigh Chase
    Daveigh Chase

    Daveigh Chase is an American actress and voice actress known for her roles in films such as Lilo & Stitch and The Ring.

  • Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter

    Lynda carter is an american actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the 1970s television series.

  • Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss

    Elisabeth moss is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series mad men and the handmaid's tale.

  • Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne

    Actress from australia.

  • Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin

    Award-winning actress known for her role in True Blood and The Piano.

  • Kristin Chenoweth
    Kristin Chenoweth

    Kristin chenoweth is an american actress and singer known for her work in broadway musicals and her roles in tv shows like 'pushing daisies'...

  • Gus Van Sant
    Gus Van Sant

    American filmmaker.

  • Bindi Irwin
    Bindi Irwin

    The daughter of crocodile hunter steve irwin's australian wife terri and his american wife, terri, is a well-known australian family.

  • Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer

    English actor and tv presenter.

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July 24, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 4 days old,

or 2696 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18875 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 24, 1972?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 24th 2024.

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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July 24, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 24, 1972:

  • Maidie Gardner

    British Conservative Party politician.

  • Bobby Ramirez

    White trash drummer, killed in a bar brawl at 23.

  • Florian Grzechowiak
  • Lance Reventlow
  • John Fuhrer
  • Gino Gatta

What famous deaths happened on July 24th?

Famous deaths on July 24th:

  • Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley

    Sherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin

    After years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...

  • Constance Bennett
    Constance Bennett

    American actress, singer, and producer (d. 1965).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

  • Chad Everett
    Chad Everett

    Chad everett was an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine

    Actress (mrs olson), passes away at 76.

  • Rene Requiestas
    Rene Requiestas

    Actor and comedian from the philippines (d. 1993).

  • Victor Moore
    Victor Moore

    At 86, comedian dies from a heart attack.

  • Truda Weaver

    Renowned geneticist known for her work on human chromosomes.

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holidays

July 24, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 24, 1972:

  • Utah - Pioneer Day (1847)
  • St. Ruffin
  • St. Wulfhad
  • St. David
  • St. Romanus, 2nd bishop of Rochester.
  • St. Lewine
  • St. Kinga/Cunegundes
  • St. Francis Solano
  • St. Saint Christina the Astonishing
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 9 saints: St. Lupus
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July 24, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 24, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 24th and July 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

July 24, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 24, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Alone Again (Naturally)
  2. - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
  3. - Too Late To Turn Back Now
  4. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  5. - 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.

July 24, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 24, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Puppy Love
  2. - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
  3. - Take Me Bak 'Ome
  4. - Sylvia's Mother
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

July 24, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 24, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  2. - Where Is The Love
  3. - Rip Off
  4. - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)
  5. - I Wanna Be Where You Are

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July 24, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 24, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Deliverance

Deliverance

Release year: 1972

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Ronny Cox

Country: United States of America

Super Fly

Super Fly

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Gordon Parks Jr.

Starring: Ron O'Neal, Carl Lee, Sheila Frazier, Julius Harris

Country: United States of America

The Big Bird Cage

The Big Bird Cage

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Jack Hill

Starring: Pam Grier, Anitra Ford, Candice Roman, Teda Bracci

Kansas City Bomber

Kansas City Bomber

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Jerrold Freedman

Starring: Raquel Welch, Kevin McCarthy, Helena Kallianiotes, Norman Alden

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

July 24, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

The David Steinberg Show

The David Steinberg Show

Release year: 1972

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Laura Archibald|

July 24, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 24, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Report From Engine Co. 82 by Dennis Smith

Report From Engine Co. 82

By:

Dennis Smith tells the tale of Dennis Smith's brutal yet inspiring journey, from his brave firefighters to the hopeless, beautiful, and beleaguered residents in the poverty-stricken area where he works.

The Summer Game by Roger Angell

The Summer Game

By:

Roger Angell's classic collection of early sportswriting is an outstanding collection

O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

O Jerusalem!

By:

This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins

Bring Me A Unicorn by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Bring Me A Unicorn

By:

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

The Optimist'S Daughter by Eudora Welty

The Optimist'S Daughter

By:

The story of a young woman confronting death and her past is a beautiful study in human relations.

July 24, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 24, 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 July 24, 1972?

On July 24, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 1972?

On July 24, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 24, 1972?

On July 24, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 24th?

July 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of July. 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 July 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Somali civil war: six government officials are killed when a suicide bomber explodes in the office of mogadishu mayor abdirahman abdi osman. osman sustained serious injuries in the attack. his condition is critical.
  • 2018 - Israeli-syrian military incidents in the syrian civil war: israel defense forces shot down a syrian air force plane near the golan heights, after it crossed into the undof area near israel's border.
  • 2017 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide car bombing that occurred in kabul's western region. afghan authorities claim that the attacker was a bus of civilian workers from the ministry of mines and petroleum. (reuters) (al jazeera). u.s. defense secretary james mattis criticized the pentagon for spending us$28 million on afghan woodland camouflage, which did not correspond to the country's terrain.

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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 July 1972?

July 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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Monday July 24, 1972