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August 25, 1972 was the 238th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 25, 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 August 25, 1972, who was born and died on August 25, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 25, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass), movies (e.g. The Last House on the Left, directed by Wes Craven), 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 August 25th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 25, 1972?
- August 25, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 25, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 25, 1972?
- August 25, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 25, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- August 25, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 25, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- August 25, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 25, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 25, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 25, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 25, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on August 25, 1972?
What day of the week was August 25, 1972?
August 25, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 238th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 25, 1972 can also be written as 8/25/1972 in the US and as 25/8/1972 in UK and Europe.
August 25, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.
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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 25, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 25th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 25, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 25, 1972 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 August 25, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 07:53 pm and setting at 08:24 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1972.
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Who was born on August 25, 1972?
Famous people born on August 25, 1972:
- Schon Pennington
Renowned actor known for his versatile roles in both film and television.
- Cosandra Calloway
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.
- Brunette Thompson
American politician who championed environmental causes.
- Sallyanne Brown
Olympic gold medalist in swimming.
- Meshawn Simpson
Former professional football player known for his exceptional skills on the field.
- Jaclynne Schiff
Former member of the US House of Representatives.
- Mosi Raz
Current Minister of Foreign Affairs with a strong diplomatic background.
- Sagrario Ramos
Sagrario Ramos is a respected politician with a focus on environmental issues.
- Radwan Al-Zidan
Notable chemist recognized for groundbreaking research in materials science.
- Anes Bajrektarevic
Prominent political scientist specializing in international relations.
- Dafina Savic
Acclaimed poet with a unique style of writing.
- Edilia Moore
Elected as the first female mayor of her city.
- Nikolaj Arcel
Danish film director known for his work on A Royal Affair.
- Albeiro Rojas
Elected member of the Venezuelan National Assembly.
- Raul Ruiz
Raul Ruiz is an American politician who has served as the U.S.
- Darlisa Belcher
Served as a city council member in Kentucky.
- Joe Wright
Joe wright is a british film director known for his work on period dramas and literary adaptations.
- Catarina Furtado
Catarina furtado is a portuguese television presenter, actress, and unfpa goodwill ambassador, known for her work in promoting social causes...
- Marvin Harrison
Marvin Harrison is a former NFL wide receiver who excelled with the Indianapolis Colts.
- Lavonne Poirier
Lavonne Poirier is a politician who has focused on environmental conservation efforts.
Whose famous birthday is on August 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 25th:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![Yifei Liu]()
Yifei LiuYifei liu is a chinese actress known for her role as mulan in the 2020 live-action adaptation of the disney animated film.
![Blake Lively]()
Blake LivelyBlake lively is an american actress known for her role as serena van der woodsen in the television series gossip girl.
![Billy Ray Cyrus]()
Billy Ray CyrusBilly ray cyrus is an american singer and actor, best known for his hit single 'achy breaky heart' and for his role as robby stewart on the...
![Claudia Schiffer]()
Claudia SchifferGerman model and considered the prettiest woman in the world by some.
![Tim Burton]()
Tim BurtonAmerican filmmaker, whose films have a gothic feel.
![Rachel Bilson]()
Rachel BilsonAmerican actress.
![Elvis Costello]()
Elvis CostelloElvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and...
![Jonathan Togo]()
Jonathan TogoTogo, an american actor, plays the role of ryan wolfe, a police officer, on csi miami (tvaeur(tm), tvaeur(tm), a hit crime series starring...
![George Wallace]()
George WallaceAmerican politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.
August 25, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 7 months old,
or 619 months and 26 days old,
or 2695 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18866 days old,
if you were born on August 25, 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 August 25, 1972?
There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 25, 1972.
August 25, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 25, 1972:
- Mason Cobb
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Robert Denzler
Composer dies at age 80.
- Juan Carlos Paz
Composer dies at 71.
- Magnus Konow
- Juan Planelles Ripoll
What famous deaths happened on August 25th?
Famous deaths on August 25th:
![Paul Muni]()
Paul MuniPaul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.
![Samantha Smith]()
Samantha SmithAmerican actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).
![Marvin Kaplan]()
Marvin KaplanAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![William Hall]()
William HallCanadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904).
- Petr Neruda
Chilean poet-diplomat and politician, often considered one of the greatest literary figures of his country.
- Michael Faraday
An english scientist who made contributions to electrochemistry and electromagnetism.
- Aalliyah Haughton
Aalliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major influence on contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music.
- Kenetra Aaliyah
Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.
- Jamas Faraday
Jamas Faraday was a British chemist and physicist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 25th
August 25, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 25, 1972:
- Roman festivals - Opiconsivia held in honor of Ops.
- RC Saints - Genesius of Arles, Saint Louis IX of France, Saint Joseph Calasanz
- Uruguay - National Day (independence from Brazil in 1825).
- Philippines - National Heroes' Day.
August 25, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 25, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 25, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1972 was Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 25, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 25, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
- The Hollies - Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)
- Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
- Argent - Hold Your Head Up
August 25, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 25, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 25, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Alice Cooper - School's Out
- Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs - Seaside Shuffle
- Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
- Hawkwind - Silver Machine
- Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
August 25, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 1972 was Power Of Love by Joe Simon, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 25, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 25, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Joe Simon - Power Of Love
- The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
- Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
- The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
August 25, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 25, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Last House on the Left
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Wes Craven
Starring: Sandra Peabody, Lucy Grantham, David Hess, Fred J. Lincoln
Country: United States of America
Chloe in the Afternoon
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Éric Rohmer
Starring: Bernard Verley, Zouzou, Françoise Verley, Daniel Ceccaldi
The Italian Connection
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Fernando Di Leo
Starring: Mario Adorf, Henry Silva, Woody Strode, Adolfo Celi
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
Blacula
Release year: 1972
Directed by: William Crain
August 25, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 25, 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
Release year: 1972
Greenwich Village
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Laura Archibald|
The Patchwork Family
Release year: 1972
Starring: Carol Corbett, Cary Antebi, John Canemaker, Joanna Pang
Country: United States of America
August 25, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 25, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Winds Of War
By: Herman Wouk
The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.
The Peter Prescription
By: Laurence J. Peter
Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.
The Game Of The Foxes
By: Ladislas Farago
Ladislas Farago was a long-standing student of espionage, and an important figure in U.S. intelligence. Naval Intelligence during World War II tells the entire story of German espionage within the United States and Great Britain, before and after World War …
O Congress
By: Donald Riegle with Trevor Armbrister
This is a rare portrait of Congress, an institution Riegle considers important enough for him to tell the truth.
August 25, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 25, 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 August 25, 1972?
On August 25, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1972?
On August 25, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 25, 1972?
On August 25, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 25th?
August 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th day of the month of August. 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 August 25th, such as:
- 2018 - California auction sells a 1962 ferrari 250 gto for $48.4 million. this makes it the most expensive car ever to be sold at auction.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: new zealand has announced the deployment of three additional non-combat military personnel to afghanistan. this increases its military commitment to 13. (reuters) four gunmen attacked a shiite mosque, kabul, afghanistan. at least 20 people were killed.
- 2016 - Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte's drug war has claimed 1,900 lives.
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 August 1972?
August 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
