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October 24, 1972 was the 298th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 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 October 24, 1972, who was born and died on October 24, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 24, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. M*A*S*H) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 24th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 24, 1972?
- October 24, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 24, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 24, 1972?
- October 24, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 24, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- October 24, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 24, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- October 24, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 24, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 24, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 24, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 24, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on October 24, 1972?
What day of the week was October 24, 1972?
October 24, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 298th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 24, 1972 can also be written as 10/24/1972 in the US and as 24/10/1972 in UK and Europe.
October 24, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 24, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 24th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 24, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 24, 1972 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 07:22 pm and setting at 11:12 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 22, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 1972.
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Who was born on October 24, 1972?
Famous people born on October 24, 1972:
![Tom Fletcher]()
Tom FletcherNfl defensive safety (seattle seahawks).
- Scott Peterson
American woman convicted of murdering her unborn child and husband.
- Frédéric Déhu
French soccer player (footballer) who was a professional defender (1991-2007), and for the national team (1998-192000).
- Ruxandra Dragomir
Pitesti, romania -- tennis star (1996 bournemouth doubles).
- Raelee Hill
Australian actress.
- Uriah Duffy
Bassist for the band Whitesnake.
- Pat Williams
American football coach and player.
- Jeremy Wright
English lawyer and politician, attorney general for england and wales.
- Eric Sutton
Cfl cornerback (saskatchewan roughriders).
- T J Cunningham
Nfl safety (seattle seahawks).
- Louis Michael Anthony in Sassin
Boston, massachusetts, usa.
- Natasha Ann Courter
Davenport, iowa -- miss america - iowa (1997).
- Susan Barnett
Miss pennsylvania usa (1996).
- Kim Ji-soo
South korean actress.
- Lluís Carreras
- Joel Bwalya
- Monika Barényiová
Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:
![Kevin Kline]()
Kevin KlineAmerican actor and director.
![Gilbert Bécaud]()
Gilbert BécaudHe was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...
![Jean-Claude Pascal]()
Jean-Claude PascalFrench actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
![Martin Campbell]()
Martin CampbellNew zealand producer and director.
![Mallika Sherawat]()
Mallika SherawatMallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.
![Tim Pocock]()
Tim PocockTim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Sammy Petrillo]()
Sammy PetrilloAmerican actor (d. 2009).
![Natalie Anderson]()
Natalie AndersonTv actress.
![Lincoln Lewis]()
Lincoln LewisSoap opera actor.
October 24, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 5 months old,
or 617 months and 27 days old,
or 2686 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18806 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 24, 1972?
There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 24, 1972.
October 24, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 24, 1972:
![Claire Windsor]()
Claire WindsorAmerican actress (born 1897).
- Jackie Robinson
American athlete.
- Thelma Votipka
- Gregorio Amestoy
- Jack Roosevelt «Jackie» Robinson
What famous deaths happened on October 24th?
Famous deaths on October 24th:
![Raul Julia]()
Raul JuliaRaul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Anita Björk]()
Anita BjörkSwedish actress (b. 1923).
![Robert Guillaume]()
Robert GuillaumeAmerican television and musical stage actor.
![Marcia Strassman]()
Marcia StrassmanAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Leslie Jordan]()
Leslie JordanAmerican actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).
![Peggy Moran]()
Peggy MoranAmerican singer and actress (d. 2002).
![Ana Bertha Lepe]()
Ana Bertha LepeMexican model and actress (b. 1934).
- Mccauley
Known for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- John McCarthy
Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 24th
October 24, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 24, 1972:
- Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
- Discordianism - Maladay
- Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
- United Nations Day (charter 1945)
Observances on October 24, 1972:
- Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
- United Nations Day
- World Development Information Day
- Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
October 24, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 24, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 24, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 24, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- Elvis Presley - Burning Love
- The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin
- Bill Withers - Use Me
- Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
October 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 24, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 24, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough
- David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
- 10cc - Donna
- Peter Skellern - You're A Lady
- Python Lee Jackson - In A Broken Dream
October 24, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 24, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 24, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Spinners - I'll Be Around
- Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
- Bill Withers - Use Me
- King Floyd - Woman Don't Go Astray
- Michael Jackson - Ben
October 24, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 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
Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Marco Bellocchio
Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò, Jacques Herlin
Country: Italy
Wedding in White
Release year: 1972
Directed by: William Fruet
Starring: Donald Pleasence, Carol Kane, Doris Petrie, Leo Phillips
Last Tango in Paris
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti
Country: United States of America
Lady Sings the Blues
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan
October 24, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
M*A*S*H
Release year: 1972
Written by: Larry Gelbart
Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher
Country: United States of America
Anna and the King
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Jigsaw
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Michael Spierig
October 24, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 24, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
On The Night Of The Seventh Moon
By: Victoria Holt
Victoria Holt's novels of romantic suspense have been captivating millions of readers for generations. One of her most memorable novels is On the Night of The Seventh Moon.
Luce And His Empire
By: W. A. Swanberg
Scribner's, 1972, Very good., Clean, tight, in edgeworn dust jacket. Book Club edition. Photo illustrations. [Biography by Henry R.Luce and Time Inc. Publishing, Politics] Out of print and antiquarian booksellers from 1933.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
By: Richard Bach
The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …
O Jerusalem!
By: Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre
This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins
October 24, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 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 October 24, 1972?
On October 24, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1972?
On October 24, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 24, 1972?
On October 24, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 24th?
October 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of October. 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 October 24th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
- 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.
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 October 1972?
October 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
