What happened on Thursday July 27, 1972?

Here's what happened on July 27, 1972:

• Virginia Piper Kidnapping A high-profile kidnapping occurred when Virginia Piper, wife of prominent investment banker Harry C. Piper, Jr., was abducted from her home in Minneapolis. The criminals successfully negotiated a record-breaking ransom of one million dollars, which was the largest such payment in U.S. history at that time. She was subsequently released near Duluth after the ransom was paid.
• Maurice Richard Signs with Quebec Nordiques NHL legend Maurice "Rocket" Richard, one of the most iconic players in hockey history, signed with the World Hockey League's Quebec Nordiques, marking a significant moment in his professional career and the emerging competitive landscape of professional hockey in Canada.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Jul. 27, 1972

Newspapers from Jul. 27, 1972

July 27, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 209th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1972 can also be written as 7/27/1972 in the US and as 27/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

July 27, 1972 in July 1972 calendar

Famous people born on July 27, 1972:

• Maya Rudolph

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• Jill Arrington

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• Takashi Shimizu
• Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on July 27th

Famous people died on July 27, 1972:

• Richard Nikolaus di Coudenhove-Kalergi
• Allen J. Ellender
• Arnolds Spekke
• Murray Mendenhall

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on July 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
2. Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
3. Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now
4. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
5. Wayne Newton - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 27, 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
2. Gary Glitter - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
3. Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
4. Dr Hook & The Medicine Show - Sylvia's Mother
5. The Sweet - Little Willy

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 27, 1972 was (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
2. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Where Is The Love
3. Laura Lee - Rip Off
4. Detroit Emeralds - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)
5. Michael Jackson - I Wanna Be Where You Are

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th is Leo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 27, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 08:59 pm and setting at 08:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1972.

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Someone born on July 27, 1972 is:

52 years 10 months old,

or 634 months and 30 days old,

or 2761 weeks

or 19327 days old,

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

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 27th 2025.

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

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

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