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December 27, 1972 was the 362nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 27, 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 December 27, 1972, who was born and died on December 27, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 27, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul), movies (e.g. The Harder They Come, directed by Perry Henzell), TV series (e.g. Nacht Der Prominenten) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 27th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 27, 1972?
- December 27, 1972: What happened on that day?
- December 27, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 27, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 27, 1972?
- December 27, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 27, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- December 27, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 27, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- December 27, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 27, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 27, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 27, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 27, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 27, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on December 27, 1972?
What day of the week was December 27, 1972?
December 27, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 27, 1972 can also be written as 12/27/1972 in the US and as 27/12/1972 in UK and Europe.
December 27, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 27, 1972:
- Purlie opens at billy rose theater nyc for 14 performances
- La kings start islanders on 12 game losing streak
- Belgium recognizes german democratic republic.
- New north korean constitution comes into effect.
December 27, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 27, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 27th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 27, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 27, 1972 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 27, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:55 pm and setting at 11:50 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.
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Who was born on December 27, 1972?
Famous people born on December 27, 1972:
![Thomas Wilson Brown]()
Thomas Wilson BrownActor (jason-knots landing).
- Niclas Engelin
Guitarist for the Swedish metal band In Flames.
- Matt Slocum
American guitarist and songwriter ("sixpence none the richer").
- Kevin Ollie
American basketball coach and player.
- Colin Charvis
Welsh rugby union player and coach.
- Charles Way
Nfl fullback (new york giants).
- Dewayne Washington in Durham
North carolina, usa; nfl cornerback (minnesota vikings).
- Thomas Brown
American producer and actor.
- Gaël Roblin
French activist for socialism and breton independence.
- Sara Varone
- Guido Trenti
- Michael Wiesinger
- Aram Bartholl
- Hocine Soltani
- Thomas Grandi
- Julie Swail
- Brandon Auret
Whose famous birthday is on December 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 27th:
![Salman Khan]()
Salman KhanHe is an indian film producer, actor and tv personality.
![Gérard Depardieu]()
Gérard DepardieuFrench actor with a rugged, heavy-set face, great charisma, and a gift to comedy.
![Marlene Dietrich]()
Marlene DietrichGerman-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.
![Emilie de Ravin]()
Emilie de RavinAustralian actress.
![Michel Piccoli]()
Michel PiccoliFrench actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 2020).
![Eva LaRue]()
Eva LaRueAmerican actress and model.
![Heather O'Rourke]()
Heather O'RourkeAmerican child actress (b. 1975).
![Maryam d'Abo]()
Maryam d'AboEnglish actor and producer.
![Aaron Stanford]()
Aaron StanfordAmerican actor.
![Irene Handl]()
Irene HandlLondon, england -- actress (riding high, morgan).
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December 27, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 3 months old,
or 615 months and 28 days old,
or 2678 weeks
or 18746 days old,
if you were born on December 27, 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 December 27, 1972?
There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 27, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 27, 1972.
December 27, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 27, 1972:
- Olander Pearson
Olander Pearson was a Canadian politician who served as the 14th Prime Minister of Canada from 1963 to 1968.
- Lester B. Pearson
Canadian historian and politician, 14th prime minister of canada, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).
- Lester B Pearson (Liberal)
At 75 years old, the 14th canadian prime minister (nobel prize prize 1957), is killed.
- Guido Messeri
- Béla Dömötör
- Kōzō Saeki
- Giuseppe Antonio Bottaro
- Rocco Gullo
- Petter Martinsen
What famous deaths happened on December 27th?
Famous deaths on December 27th:
![Carrie Fisher]()
Carrie FisherAmerican actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...
![Benazir Bhutto]()
Benazir BhuttoA pakistani politician and the first female leader of islam.
![Hoagy Carmichael]()
Hoagy CarmichaelHoagy carmichael was an american composer known for writing and performing popular songs such as 'stardust' and 'georgia on my mind'.
![Alan Bates]()
Alan BatesBritish actor, stage and screen.
![George Roy Hill]()
George Roy HillAmerican film director (born in 1922).
- Gearldene Heath
Renowned golfer who achieved great success in the sport.
- Jaan Kross
Estonian writer and journalist known for his novels and essays.
- Farooq Sheikh
Indian actor, philanthropist and a popular television presenter (b. 1948).
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December 27, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 27, 1972:
- The second day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- A bank holiday in Britain and elsewhere if 25 December or 26 December falls in the weekend.
- R.C. Saints - John the Apostle and Evangelist
Observances on December 27, 1972:
- International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
December 27, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 27, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 27, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 27, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 27, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Carly Simon - You're So Vain
- Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California
December 27, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 27, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 27, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Stevie Wonder - Superstition
- Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Joe Simon - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad
December 27, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 27, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Harder They Come
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Perry Henzell
Starring: Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman
Country: United States of America
The Devil
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski
Starring: Wojciech Pszoniak, Leszek Teleszynski, Malgorzata Braunek, Iga Mayr
Torso
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sergio Martino
Starring: Suzy Kendall, Tina Aumont, Luc Merenda, John Richardson
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
Aguirre: The Wrath of God
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Ruy Guerra, Helena Rojo, Del Negro
Country: United States of America
December 27, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 27, 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:
Nacht der Prominenten
Release year: 1972
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Double Identity
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dennis Dimster
Die lieben Mitmenschen
Release year: 1972
Dead of Night
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dan Curtis
December 27, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 27, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Eiger Sanction
By: Trevanian
Jonathan Hemlock resides in a Long Island Gothic church that has been renovated. He is an artist professor, a mountain climber and a mercenary who performs assassinations (i.e.
The Odessa File
By: Frederick Forsyth
A suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes in revelation after revelation. Of a Mafia-like organisation called Odessa...of a real-life fugitive known by the "Butcher of Riga"..of young German journalist, tumed obsessed assassin and.
The Persian Boy
By: Mary Renault
"It takes skill and skill to portray, as Miss Renault did, this half-man, part Courtesan who is so deeply enamoured with the warrior,"-The
The Peter Prescription
By: Laurence J. Peter
Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.
The Winds Of War
By: Herman Wouk
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.
December 27, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 27, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
Who was the US President on December 27, 1972?
On December 27, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 27, 1972?
On December 27, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 27, 1972?
On December 27, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 27th?
December 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of December. 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 December 27th, such as:
- 2018 - At least 19 people have been killed in street battles between antigovernment protesters and riot officers in sudan, with two policemen among them. hundreds more are also injured. amnesty international estimates that 37 people have died in the fighting.
- 2017 - War in donbass ii, minsk ii: ukraine exchanging hundreds of prisoners with donetsk people's republic (luhansk people's republic)
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war: government forces attempt to capture a houthi-controlled area in bayhan district. this is at the border of shabwa, marib and shabwa provinces. at least 28 houthi militants were killed and 12 yemeni soldiers were wounded.
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 December 1972?
December 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
