What happened on Wednesday May 24, 1972?

Here's what happened on May 24, 1972:

• Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Agreement A groundbreaking international space cooperation agreement was signed between the United States and the Soviet Union. President Richard Nixon and Premier Alexei Kosygin formalized the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, symbolizing a thawing of Cold War tensions and marking the first joint space mission between the two superpowers.
• West Germany Renounces Eastern Territories West Germany formally relinquished all territorial claims to eastern regions lost to the USSR and Poland after World War II. President Gustav Heinemann signed the Moscow and Warsaw Treaties, marking a significant diplomatic milestone in post-war European relations.
• US Nuclear Test in Nevada The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its ongoing nuclear weapons research and development program during the Cold War era.
• Glasgow Rangers Win European Cup Winners' Cup Glasgow Rangers of Scotland defeated Dynamo Moscow 3-2 in the 12th European Cup Winners' Cup final, held in Barcelona, Spain. This victory represented a significant achievement in Scottish football history.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from May. 24, 1972

Newspapers from May. 24, 1972

May 24, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 145th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1972 can also be written as 5/24/1972 in the US and as 24/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

May 24, 1972 in May 1972 calendar

Famous people born on May 24, 1972:

• Greg Berlanti

  Prominent American television and film director, producer, and screenwriter known for numerous successful TV series.

• Thomas Langmann

  French film producer and actor, most renowned for producing the Oscar-winning film 'The Artist'.

• Layne Beachley

  Legendary Australian professional surfer, seven-time world champion in women's surfing.

• Rosangela Bosenbecker

  Brazilian twin model known for nude photographic work alongside her identical twin sister Rosimari.

• Rosimari Bosenbecker

  Brazilian twin model known for nude photographic work alongside her identical twin sister Rosangela.

• Maia Sandu
• Maksim Viktorovič Suraev

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on May 24th

Famous people died on May 24, 1972:

• Asta Nielsen

  Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

• Tarcisio Vincenzo Benedetti
• Edwin Dutton

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on May 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1972 was Oh Girl by The Chi-Lites, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
2. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
3. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
4. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
5. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 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 May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
4. Vicky Leandros - Come What May
5. Elton John - Rocket Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
2. Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
3. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
4. Millie Jackson - Ask Me What You Want
5. (The Preacher) Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:15 pm and setting at 03:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1972.

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Someone born on May 24, 1972 is:

52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months and 20 days old,

or 2764 weeks

or 19348 days old,

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

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

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

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