Thursday October 26, 1972: on this day

October 26, 1972 was the 300th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 26, 1972, who was born and died on October 26, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. M*A*S*H) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 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

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October 26, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1972:

  • Guided tours of alcatraz (by us park service) begin.
  • Henry kissinger declares "peace is at hand" in vietnam.
  • Following a visit to south vietnam, u.s. national security advisor henry kissinger suggests that quotpeace is at hand.quot

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


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

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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?

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

Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 26, 1972 was Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on October 26, 1972?


Famous people born on October 26, 1972:

  • Raveena Tandon

    Indian actress, producer, and former model.

  • Daniel Elena

    Monegasque race car driver.

  • Matsuko Deluxe

    Japanese journalist and author.

  • Shan Sa

    Author.

  • Youri Komerovsky

    French telefilm director.

  • Andre Morris
  • Kevin Munroe
  • Stella Staudinger
  • Rupert Wyatt
  • Angela Carluccio
  • Monica Catalano
  • Lee Clark

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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


You are 51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 30 days old,

or 2687 weeks

or 18809 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 1972.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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


Famous people died on October 26, 1972:

  • Ihor Sikorsky

    Ihor Sikorsky was a Russian-American aviation pioneer who designed and built the first successful helicopter.

  • Joe Cottrill
  • Adolfo Orsi
  • Ígor Sikorski

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Nikolis Kazantzakis

    Greek writer known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

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October 26, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1972:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Ding-A-Ling
  2. - Burning Love
  3. - Nights In White Satin
  4. - Use Me
  5. - 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.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mouldy Old Dough
  2. - How Can I Be Sure
  3. - Donna
  4. - You're A Lady
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 26, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Be Around
  2. - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
  3. - Use Me
  4. - Woman Don't Go Astray
  5. - Ben

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

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

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

Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Marco Bellocchio

Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò, Jacques Herlin

Country: Italy

Wedding in White

Wedding in White

Release year: 1972

Directed by: William Fruet

Starring: Donald Pleasence, Carol Kane, Doris Petrie, Leo Phillips

Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti

Country: United States of America

Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

Release year: 1972

Written by:

Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher

Country: United States of America

Anna and the King

Anna and the King

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Tennant

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Spierig

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

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

Fire In The Lake by Frances Fitzgerald

Fire In The Lake

By:

Frances FitzGerald's research and travels led to this landmark book. It takes us into Vietnam, through the traditional, anti-Communist villages and corrupted cities.

A Portion For Foxes by Jane McIlvaine McClary

A Portion For Foxes

By:

Romance. Classical

Captains And The Kings by Taylor Caldwell

Captains And The Kings

By:

Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.

O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

O Jerusalem!

By:

This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins

My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok

My Name Is Asher Lev

By:

Asher Lev, a Ladover Hashid, is kosher and prays three times daily. He also believes in the Ribbono Shel Olom (Master of the Universe).

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

The most popular videogames on October 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

history

Who was the US President on October 26, 1972?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1972?

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

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What is special about October 26th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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history

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 October 1972?

October 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1972 calendar looked like.

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