What happened on Sunday August 27, 1972?

Here's what happened on August 27, 1972:

• Attempted Assassination of King Hassan II of Morocco A dramatic assassination attempt against King Hassan II occurred when rebels within the Moroccan Air Force fired upon his Boeing 727 during his return from a meeting with French President Pompidou. The King survived unharmed, with the pilot's strategic communication preventing further escalation.
• US Military Bombing of Haiphong, North Vietnam United States military forces conducted bombing operations in Haiphong, North Vietnam, as part of the ongoing Vietnam War, targeting strategic military infrastructure.
• Grateful Dead Benefit Concert in Oregon The iconic rock band Grateful Dead performed a benefit concert for the Springfield Creamery at the Old Renaissance Faire Grounds in Veneta, Oregon, demonstrating their community engagement and musical philanthropy.
• Deadly Dust Storm in Kern County, California A severe dust storm in Kern County, California, triggered multiple-vehicle collisions resulting in a tragic loss of seven lives and 96 injuries, highlighting the dangerous potential of extreme weather events.
• Sandra Haynie Wins LPGA National Jewish Hospital Golf Open Professional golfer Sandra Haynie secured victory at the LPGA National Jewish Hospital Golf Open, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.

Events in 1972

August 27, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 27, 1972

Newspapers from Aug. 27, 1972

August 27, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 240th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1972 can also be written as 8/27/1972 in the US and as 27/8/1972 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1972 in August 1972 calendar

Famous people born on August 27, 1972:

• The Great Khali

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• Denise Lewis

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• Jimmy Pop

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Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on August 27th

August 27, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1972 was Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
2. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
3. The Hollies - Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)
4. Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
5. Argent - Hold Your Head Up

August 27, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Alice Cooper - School's Out
2. Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs - Seaside Shuffle
3. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
4. Hawkwind - Silver Machine
5. Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well

August 27, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1972 was Power Of Love by Joe Simon, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Joe Simon - Power Of Love
2. The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
3. Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
4. The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang
5. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.

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

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August 27, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 1972 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 August 27, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 08:48 pm and setting at 10:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1972.

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Someone born on August 27, 1972 is:

52 years 8 months old,

or 632 months and 17 days old,

or 2750 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19253 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1972?

There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 27, 1972.

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