What happened on Thursday October 26, 1972?

Here's what happened on October 26, 1972:

• Kissinger's Vietnam Peace Declaration U.S. National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger makes a landmark statement about the Vietnam War, declaring that 'Peace is at hand', signaling potential resolution to the long-running conflict.
• Alcatraz Opens for Public Tours The United States National Park Service officially begins guided tours of the infamous Alcatraz Island prison, transforming the former maximum-security facility into a historical tourist attraction.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Oct. 26, 1972

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 1972

October 26, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 300th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1972 can also be written as 10/26/1972 in the US and as 26/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1972 in October 1972 calendar

Famous people born on October 26, 1972:

• Raveena Tandon

  Acclaimed Bollywood actress who won multiple awards and is known for her significant contributions to Indian cinema.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on October 26th

Famous people died on October 26, 1972:

• Igor Sikorsky

  Ukrainian-american engineer and academic, founded sikorsky aircraft (b. 1889).

• Joe Cottrill
• Adolfo Orsi

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on October 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
2. Elvis Presley - Burning Love
3. The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin
4. Bill Withers - Use Me
5. Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough
2. David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
3. 10cc - Donna
4. Peter Skellern - You're A Lady
5. Python Lee Jackson - In A Broken Dream

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. The Spinners - I'll Be Around
2. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
3. Bill Withers - Use Me
4. King Floyd - Woman Don't Go Astray
5. Michael Jackson - Ben

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 01:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 22, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 1972

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Someone born on October 26, 1972 is:

52 years 6 months old,

or 630 months and 18 days old,

or 2741 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19193 days old,

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

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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

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

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