What happened on Saturday May 27, 1972?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1972:

• Watergate Break-in Attempt Fails On May 27, 1972, a second attempted break-in related to the Watergate scandal was thwarted. This event was part of the broader political espionage and sabotage efforts that would eventually lead to President Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974, marking a pivotal moment in American political history.
• Lod Airport Massacre by Japanese Red Army On May 27, 1972, three members of the Japanese Red Army conducted a devastating terrorist attack at Lod Airport (now Ben Gurion Airport) in Israel, killing 24 people and injuring approximately 100 others. This was a significant act of international terrorism during the early 1970s, highlighting the global tensions and political extremism of the era.
• First African Liberation Day Demonstration The inaugural African Liberation Day demonstration was held on the National Mall, featuring prominent civil rights activists and leaders such as Ralph Abernathy, Max Stanford, Angela Davis, Stokely Carmichael, and Jesse Jackson. This event was a powerful expression of solidarity with African independence movements and anti-colonial struggles.
• Iraq Nationalizes Petroleum Company In June 1972, Iraq took a significant step in asserting economic sovereignty by nationalizing the Iraq Petroleum Company. This move was part of a broader trend of resource nationalization in developing countries during the 1970s, challenging Western economic dominance and reshaping global energy politics.
• The Angry Brigade Trial Begins On May 27, 1972, the trial of the Angry Brigade, a British anarchist group known for a series of bombings and attacks, commenced in the United Kingdom. This trial was significant in understanding the political extremism and social tensions of the early 1970s.
• Mark Donohue Wins Indianapolis 500 Mark Donohue secured victory at the Indianapolis 500 on May 27, 1972, driving a Penske Racing McLaren–Offenhauser. This win was significant in the competitive world of motorsports and highlighted Donohue's skill as a racing driver.
• Kings Island Amusement Park Opens Kings Island, a major amusement park located near Mason, Ohio, officially opened to the public on May 27, 1972, after several preview events starting on April 29. The park would become a significant Midwestern entertainment destination, representing the growing leisure and tourism industry in the United States.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from May. 27, 1972

Newspapers from May. 27, 1972

May 27, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 148th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1972 can also be written as 5/27/1972 in the US and as 27/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1972 in May 1972 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 1972:

• Ivete Sangalo

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• Jace Everett

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• Maggie O'Farrell
• Antonio Freeman

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on May 27th

Famous people died on May 27, 1972:

• Luigi De Manes
• David Hall
• Mohammed Karim
• José Garibi y Rivera

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on May 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1972 was Oh Girl by The Chi-Lites, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
2. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
3. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
4. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
5. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. David Cassidy - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
4. Vicky Leandros - Come What May
5. Elton John - Rocket Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
2. Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
3. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
4. Millie Jackson - Ask Me What You Want
5. (The Preacher) Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1972 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 27, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:16 pm and setting at 05:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1972.

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Someone born on May 27, 1972 is:

52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months and 27 days old,

or 2765 weeks

or 19355 days old,

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

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

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