Wednesday July 26, 1972: on this day

July 26, 1972 was the 208th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 26, 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 July 26, 1972, who was born and died on July 26, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 26, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan), movies (e.g. Deliverance, directed by John Boorman), 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 July 26th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 26, 1972?


July 26, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 208th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1972 can also be written as 7/26/1972 in the US and as 26/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

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July 26, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 26, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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July 26, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 26, 1972 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:31 pm and setting at 07:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1972.

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Who was born on July 26, 1972?


Famous people born on July 26, 1972:

  • Wayne Wonder
    Wayne Wonder

    Jamaican singer-songwriter.

  • Nathan Buckley

    An australian sportsman and commentator, who was a former professional australian rules soccer player, coach, and commentator.

  • Jai Taurima

    Jai Taurima is an Australian former long jumper who won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

  • Sean Graham

    Cfl slot back (winnipeg blue bombers).

  • Ryan Christopherson

    Nfl running back (jacksonville jaguars).

  • Indrek Sei

    Estonian swimmer.

  • Tydus Winans

    Nfl / cfl wide receiver (washington redskins and roughriders).

  • Spencer Wilding
  • Jonny Pasvolsky
  • Mark Richardson
  • Massimo Ruggeri
  • Antônio José Nogueira Santana
  • Gennaro Cosmo Parlato
  • Jugal Hansraj
  • Steve Fletcher
  • Francesco Di Bella
  • Massimo Beltrami
  • Pasquale Padalino
  • Dean Klafurić

Whose famous birthday is on July 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 26th:

  • Sandra Bullock
    Sandra Bullock

    American actress and producer.

  • Jason Statham
    Jason Statham

    Jason statham is a british actor known for his roles in action films such as the transporter series and the fast & furious franchise.

  • Mick Jagger
    Mick Jagger

    British singer, songwriter, actor and musician.

  • Taylor Momsen
    Taylor Momsen

    Taylor momsen is an american singer and actress known for her role as jenny humphrey in the tv show gossip girl and as the lead vocalist of...

  • Walter Brennan
    Walter Brennan

    Walter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...

  • Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale

    Kate beckinsale is a british actress known for her roles in the underworld film series and for her work in various action and drama films.

  • Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey

    American actor.

  • Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren

    British actress and winner of a variety of awards.

  • Alice Taglioni
    Alice Taglioni

    She was a french actress, of corsican heritage.

  • Jeremy Piven
    Jeremy Piven

    Jeremy piven is an american actor best known for his role as ari gold in the tv series entourage.

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July 26, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 2 days old,

or 2696 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18873 days old,

if you were born on July 26, 1972.

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

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 26th 2024.

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

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

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July 26, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 26, 1972:

  • Julio Peña
  • Joop Boutmy
  • Achille Funi

What famous deaths happened on July 26th?

Famous deaths on July 26th:

  • Olivia de Havilland
    Olivia de Havilland

    Olivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...

  • June Foray
    June Foray

    Legendary voice actress known for voicing many iconic animated characters.

  • Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor

    American voice actress (d. 2019).

  • Lupe Ontiveros
    Lupe Ontiveros

    American actress and producer (d.2012).

  • Terry Scott
    Terry Scott

    British actor (born 1927).

  • Lilian Harvey
    Lilian Harvey

    British actress (congress dances).

  • Yun Wang

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Ikeya Seki

    Renowned Japanese astronomer known for his discovery of several comets.

  • Tawfiq al-Hakim

    Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his works blending Western and Arab influences.

  • Marcelis Hollands

    Renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and still life paintings.

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July 26, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 26, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 24th and July 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

July 26, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 26, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Alone Again (Naturally)
  2. - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
  3. - Too Late To Turn Back Now
  4. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  5. - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

July 26, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 26, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Puppy Love
  2. - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
  3. - Take Me Bak 'Ome
  4. - Sylvia's Mother
  5. - Little Willy

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1972 was (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

July 26, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 26, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  2. - Where Is The Love
  3. - Rip Off
  4. - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)
  5. - I Wanna Be Where You Are

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July 26, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 26, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Deliverance

Deliverance

Release year: 1972

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Ronny Cox

Country: United States of America

Super Fly

Super Fly

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Gordon Parks Jr.

Starring: Ron O'Neal, Carl Lee, Sheila Frazier, Julius Harris

Country: United States of America

The Big Bird Cage

The Big Bird Cage

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Jack Hill

Starring: Pam Grier, Anitra Ford, Candice Roman, Teda Bracci

Kansas City Bomber

Kansas City Bomber

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Jerrold Freedman

Starring: Raquel Welch, Kevin McCarthy, Helena Kallianiotes, Norman Alden

Revolver

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

July 26, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 26, 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

The David Steinberg Show

Release year: 1972

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Laura Archibald|

July 26, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 26, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Report From Engine Co. 82 by Dennis Smith

Report From Engine Co. 82

By:

Dennis Smith tells the tale of Dennis Smith's brutal yet inspiring journey, from his brave firefighters to the hopeless, beautiful, and beleaguered residents in the poverty-stricken area where he works.

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

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 Terminal Man by Michael Crichton

The Terminal Man

By:

The bestselling author of Jurassic Park and Timeline is back with a thriller about neurological experimentation. Harry Benson suffers from violent seizures.

Open Marriage by Nena and George O'Neill

Open Marriage

By:

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The Summer Game by Roger Angell

The Summer Game

By:

Roger Angell's classic collection of early sportswriting is an outstanding collection

July 26, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 26, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hunt the Wumpus

Hunt the Wumpus

Platform: BASIC, TI-99/4A

Genre: Adventure game

Pong

Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Empire

Empire

Platform: PDP 11/45 (1971), HP2000 (1973), HP3000 (1984), DOS, Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows, Linux (2003)

Genre: 4X, wargame

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Who was the US President on July 26, 1972?

On July 26, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1972?

On July 26, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 26, 1972?

On July 26, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 26th?

July 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of July. 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 July 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - The u.s. department of justice has approved a $26 billion merger of sprint and t-mobile. they will be the third largest mobile network operator in the country if they are successful.
  • 2018 - Facebook stock drops 20% (us$118billion), setting a new record for the largest stock market loss in one trading day and the first time that a stock has lost more than $100 billion in one trading day.
  • 2017 - According to the defense ministry between 26 and 30 military personnel have died and more than 80 taliban militants were either killed or injured in intense fighting at a kandahar province military base.

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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 July 1972?

July 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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