What happened on Monday December 25, 1972?

Here's what happened on December 25, 1972:

• Christmas Bombing of North Vietnam During the Vietnam War, the United States conducted a massive aerial bombing campaign against North Vietnam, known as Operation Linebacker II. From December 18-29, 1972, President Richard Nixon ordered intense bombing raids targeting Hanoi and Haiphong, aiming to force North Vietnam into peace negotiations. The campaign involved over 700 bombing sorties by B-52 strategic bombers, causing significant destruction and civilian casualties. These raids were widely condemned internationally as disproportionate and inhumane, creating substantial political backlash against the Nixon administration.
• India-England Test Cricket Match On December 25, 1972, the English cricket team defeated India by six wickets in the first Test match held in Delhi. This match was part of the international cricket series between India and England, showcasing the competitive spirit of cricket during that era.

Events in 1972

December 25, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 25, 1972

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 1972

December 25, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 360th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1972 can also be written as 12/25/1972 in the US and as 25/12/1972 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1972 in December 1972 calendar

Famous people born on December 25, 1972:

• Mac Powell

  Mac Powell is the lead singer of the Christian rock band Third Day, known for their influential music in contemporary Christian rock genre.

• Qu Yunxia

  Qu Yunxia is a notable Chinese runner who competed at the highest levels of international athletics, representing China in track and field...

• Josh Freese

  Josh Freese is a versatile American drummer and songwriter, known for his work with bands like The Vandals and Devo.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on December 25th

Famous people died on December 25, 1972:

• Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on December 25th

December 25, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

1. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
2. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
3. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
4. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
5. Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California

December 25, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 25, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

1. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
2. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
3. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
4. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
5. Joe Simon - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 25, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 1972 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 25, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 09:47 pm and setting at 11:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on December 25, 1972

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Someone born on December 25, 1972 is:

52 years 4 months old,

or 628 months and 19 days old,

or 2733 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19133 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1972?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 25, 1972.

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