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US date format: 12/26/1972, UK date format: 26/12/1972
December 26th, 1972 was the 361st day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Capricorn. The day of the week was Tuesday.
Famous birthdays on this day include Jérôme Le Banner and 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
The number one song in US was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul.
The Harder They Come, directed by Perry Henzell, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1972 while The Persian Boy by Mary Renault was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Nacht der Prominenten. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Hunt the Wumpus or Pong.
The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Holidays and Observances | Lunar and Planetary phase | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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December 26, 1972 Events
What happened on December 26, 1972?
Historical Events
- Vietnam War: As part of Operation Linebacker II, 120 American B-52 Stratofortress bombers attacked Hanoi, including 78 launched from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, the largest single combat launch in Strategic Air Command history.
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December 26, 1972 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on December 26, 1972?
French kickboxer and K-1 fighter, known for his aggressive fighting style as well as his knockout power.
Argentinian footballer.
English actor, director and producer.
Running back (New England Patriots).
NFL wide receiver (Atlanta Falcons).
American basketball player: Forward, Suns.
Louisiana, USA; actor.
English children's author.
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American actor, singer-songwriter, director.
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TV Actor.
French poet and singer.
Drummer.
How old am I?
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December 26, 1972 Famous Deaths
Who died on December 26, 1972?
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December 26, 1972 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Capricorn
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
Chinese Zodiac
Sign: Rat
Element: Water
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December 26, 1972 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was December 26, 1972?
The day of the week was Tuesday.
December 26th marks the 360th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1972.
There are 5 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
December 26, 1972 Holidays and Observances
What is special on December 26, 1972?
Holidays
- The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- First day of Kwanzaa
- Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
- Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
- Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
- Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
- Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
- Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
- First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
- Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
Music charts
What was the number one song on December 26, 1972? Which were the top hits on December 26, 1972?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Carly Simon - You're So Vain
- Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California
Top #5 R&B songs
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Stevie Wonder - Superstition
- Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Joe Simon - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Harder They Come
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Perry Henzell
Starring: Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman
Country: United States of America
The Devil
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski
Starring: Wojciech Pszoniak, Leszek Teleszynski, Malgorzata Braunek, Iga Mayr
Torso
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sergio Martino
Starring: Suzy Kendall, Tina Aumont, Luc Merenda, John Richardson
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
Aguirre: The Wrath of God
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Ruy Guerra, Helena Rojo, Del Negro
Country: United States of America
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Nacht der Prominenten
Release year: 1972
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Double Identity
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dennis Dimster
Die lieben Mitmenschen
Release year: 1972
Dead of Night
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1972?
- LIFE: Christ Child
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Skiing -- Dec. 25, 1972
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8312
- RollingStone: Keith Moon
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Persian Boy
By: Mary Renault
"It takes skill and skill to portray, as Miss Renault did, this half-man, part Courtesan who is so deeply enamoured with the warrior,"-The
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.
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 Eiger Sanction
By: Trevanian
Jonathan Hemlock resides in a Long Island Gothic church that has been renovated. He is an artist professor, a mountain climber and a mercenary who performs assassinations (i.e.
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 26th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
December 26, 1972 Lunar and Planetary phase
Lunar phase
The moon phase for December 26, 1972 is Last Quarter.
Sport Games on December 26, 1972
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