What happened on Saturday August 26, 1972?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1972:

• Munich Olympic Games Begin The Games of the XX Olympiad officially open in Munich, West Germany, marking a significant international sporting event. These Olympics would later become tragically known for the terrorist attack on Israeli athletes, which would dramatically alter international sports security protocols.
• Fischer Becomes World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer defeats Boris Spassky in a historic chess match in Reykjavík, Iceland, becoming the first American to win the World Chess Championship during the Cold War era. This victory was not just a sporting achievement but also a symbolic triumph for the United States during the height of US-Soviet tensions.
• Second Cod War Erupts The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland, a maritime dispute over fishing rights in the North Atlantic that would escalate tensions between the two nations and have significant implications for maritime international law.
• Soviet Nuclear Testing The USSR conducts a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
• NY Cosmos Win NASL Championship New York Cosmos defeat Saint Louis Stars 2-1 to win the North American Soccer League (NASL) championship, continuing their rise as a prominent soccer team during the sport's growing popularity in the United States.
• Astros Managerial Change Leo Durocher replaces Harry Walker as manager of the Houston Astros baseball team, a routine managerial transition in professional sports.

Events in 1972

August 26, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1972

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 1972

August 26, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 239th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1972 can also be written as 8/26/1972 in the US and as 26/8/1972 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1972 in August 1972 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1972:

• Stéphane Risacher
• Paula Hawkins
• Loredana Lecciso

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1972:

• Francis Chichester

  Renowned English aviator and sailor who became famous for being the first person to sail single-handedly around the world, making a...

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1972 was Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
2. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
3. The Hollies - Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)
4. Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
5. Argent - Hold Your Head Up

August 26, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Alice Cooper - School's Out
2. Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs - Seaside Shuffle
3. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
4. Hawkwind - Silver Machine
5. Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well

August 26, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1972 was Power Of Love by Joe Simon, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Joe Simon - Power Of Love
2. The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
3. Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
4. The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang
5. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th 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 26, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1972 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:19 pm and setting at 09:37 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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Someone born on August 26, 1972 is:

52 years 8 months old,

or 632 months and 18 days old,

or 2750 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19254 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1972?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 26, 1972.

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