What happened on Friday May 26, 1972?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1972:

• US-Soviet Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty Signed The United States and the Soviet Union signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty, a landmark arms control agreement that limited the development of anti-ballistic missile systems to reduce the risk of nuclear escalation during the Cold War.
• Joe Frazier Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title Professional boxer Joe Frazier successfully defended his heavyweight championship by defeating Ron Stander via technical knockout (TKO) in the fifth round of their championship bout.
• Thomas Cook & Son Privatized The British state-owned travel firm Thomas Cook & Son was sold to a private consortium led by Midland Bank, marking a significant shift in the company's ownership and operational structure.
• US Nuclear Test in Nevada The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its ongoing nuclear weapons research and development program during the Cold War era.
• Willandra National Park Established Australia established Willandra National Park, a significant conservation area protecting unique ecological and geological landscapes in New South Wales.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from May. 26, 1972

Newspapers from May. 26, 1972

May 26, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 147th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1972 can also be written as 5/26/1972 in the US and as 26/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1972 in May 1972 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1972:

• Patsy Palmer

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• Selenis Leyva

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• Alan White

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1972:

• Edna Goodrich

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on May 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1972 was Oh Girl by The Chi-Lites, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
2. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
3. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
4. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
5. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
4. Vicky Leandros - Come What May
5. Elton John - Rocket Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
2. Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
3. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
4. Millie Jackson - Ask Me What You Want
5. (The Preacher) Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 1972 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:17 pm and setting at 04:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1972

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Someone born on May 26, 1972 is:

52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months and 28 days old,

or 2765 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19356 days old,

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

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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

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

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