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March 24, 1972 was the 84th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.
Is March 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 March 24, 1972, who was born and died on March 24, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 24, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Horse With No Name by America), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. Number 96) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 24th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 24, 1972?
- March 24, 1972: What happened on that day?
- March 24, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 24, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 24, 1972?
- March 24, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 24, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- March 24, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 24, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- March 24, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 24, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 24, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 24, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 24, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on March 24, 1972?
What day of the week was March 24, 1972?
March 24, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 84th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 24, 1972 can also be written as 3/24/1972 in the US and as 24/3/1972 in UK and Europe.
March 24, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 24, 1972:
- Great britain imposes direct rule over northern ireland.
- Direct rule is imposed on northern ireland by the government of the united kingdom under edward heath.
March 24, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 24, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 24, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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March 24, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 24, 1972 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 24, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:16 pm and setting at 03:45 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Mar 29, 1972.
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Who was born on March 24, 1972?
Famous people born on March 24, 1972:
- Jayr Tabor
Award-winning journalist specializing in political commentary.
- Gelena Rhodes
Award-winning investigative reporter.
- Christophe Dugarry
French international soccer player (footballer).
- Vienne Wilkins
Vienne Wilkins is a British politician who has served as a member of the European Parliament since 2019.
- Prisca Bauer
German politician who served as a member of the Bundestag.
- Crew Jones
Crew Jones was a renowned painter whose works continue to inspire art enthusiasts.
- Jaana Baskar
Indian chemist specializing in materials science and nanotechnology.
- Karri Siltala
Finnish businessman and founder of the digital marketing agency Klikki Oy.
- Star Jones
Star Jones is a retired professional basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.
- Steve Karsay
American baseball coach and player.
- Marko Perović
- José Yates
- Ibrahim Tankary
- Barbara Lah
Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:
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Jessica ChastainJessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.
![R. Lee Ermey]()
R. Lee ErmeyR.
![Steve McQueen]()
Steve McQueenAmerican actor known for his tough-guy roles.
![Jim Parsons]()
Jim ParsonsAmerican film and television actor.
![Alyson Hannigan]()
Alyson HanniganAlyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.
![Curtis Hanson]()
Curtis HansonAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Robert Carradine]()
Robert CarradineAmerican actor-producer.
![Tommy Trinder]()
Tommy TrinderBritish stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.
![Joseph Barbera]()
Joseph BarberaAmerican cartoonist (born 1911).
![Peter Jacobson]()
Peter JacobsonAmerican actor.
March 24, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years and 26 days old,
or 624 months and 26 days old,
or 2717 weeks
or 19019 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 24, 1972?
There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 24, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 24, 1972.
March 24, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 24, 1972:
- Stefano Cairola
- Milko Kos
What famous deaths happened on March 24th?
Famous deaths on March 24th:
![Richard Widmark]()
Richard WidmarkAmerican actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".
![Robert Culp]()
Robert CulpAmerican actor, stage, film, and television.
![Garry Shandling]()
Garry ShandlingAmerican comedian, writer, actor.
![John Hersey]()
John HerseyAmerican pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).
![Sam Jaffe]()
Sam JaffeActor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.
![Yvonne Mitchell]()
Yvonne MitchellWriter dies at 53.
- Julias Verne
French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.
- Rim Banna
Palestinian singer known for her activism and cultural contributions.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 24th
March 24, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 24, 1972:
- World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
- Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.
Observances on March 24, 1972:
- International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Saints celebrated on March 24, 1972:
- Saint Simeon (died 1475)
- Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
March 24, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 24, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 20th and March 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 1972 was A Horse With No Name by America, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.
March 24, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 24, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- America - A Horse With No Name
- Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
- Robert John - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Mbube)
- Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
- Paul Simon - Mother And Child Reunion
March 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 24, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.
March 24, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 24, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nilsson - Without You
- Don McLean - American Pie
- The New Seekers - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
- Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
March 24, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 1972 was In The Rain by The Dramatics, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.
March 24, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 24, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Dramatics - In The Rain
- Joe Tex - I Gotcha
- Denise LaSalle - Now Run And Tell That
- Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing
- Tyrone Davis - I Had It All The Time
March 24, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 24, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
The Chinese Connection
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Wei Lo
Starring: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, James Tien, Maria Yi
Country: United States of America
Eye in the Labyrinth
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Mario Caiano
Starring: Rosemary Dexter, Adolfo Celi, Horst Frank, Sybil Danning
The Biscuit Eater
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Vincent McEveety
Starring: Earl Holliman, Pat Crowley, Lew Ayres, Godfrey Cambridge
The Godfather
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton
Country: United States of America
March 24, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
Number 96
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
Tightrope
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Richard Tuggle
The Hilarious House of Frightenstein
Release year: 1971
Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais
Country: Canada
March 24, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 24, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Eleanor And Franklin
By: Joseph P. Lash
#1 New York Times Bestseller--Winners of the Pulitzer Prize & National Book AwardIn Joseph P.'s extraordinary biography about the most important political couple of the 20th century, Joseph P.
Rabbit Redux
By: John Updike
John Updike, in Rabbit, Run 2, retraces the spiritual journey of Harry "Rabbit", Angstrom, his anxious Everyman, in this sequel. Ten years have passed, and the ex-athlete who was impulsive has now become a paunchy.
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 Blue Knight
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop and #1 New York Times bestseller writer, created a new type of literature through his outstanding early police procedurals.
Tracy And Hepburn
By: Garson Kanin
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.
March 24, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 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 March 24, 1972?
On March 24, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1972?
On March 24, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 24, 1972?
On March 24, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about March 24th?
March 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of March. 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 March 24th, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
- 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
- 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.
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 March 1972?
March 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
