What happened on Friday October 27, 1972?

Here's what happened on October 27, 1972:

• OPEC Approves Oil Ownership Plan The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) approved a significant policy mandating 25 percent government ownership of Western oil interests in Kuwait, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia. This decision represented a major shift in global oil industry dynamics and national economic sovereignty.
• Polaroid SX-70 Camera Introduced Edwin Land revolutionized personal photography by launching the Polaroid SX-70, the first truly instant camera that could produce color photographs moments after being taken. This groundbreaking device was unveiled at a special event in Miami, Florida, marking a significant milestone in consumer photography technology.
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area Established The United States National Park Service created the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a significant expansion of protected public lands in the San Francisco Bay Area, preserving diverse ecosystems and historic sites near the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
• Ringo Starr and Lulu Appear on Monty Python Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and Scottish singer Lulu made non-speaking cameo appearances on the iconic British comedy show 'Monty Python's Flying Circus', adding to the program's reputation for unexpected and surreal guest appearances.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Oct. 27, 1972

Newspapers from Oct. 27, 1972

October 27, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 301st day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 1972 can also be written as 10/27/1972 in the US and as 27/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

October 27, 1972 in October 1972 calendar

Famous people born on October 27, 1972:

• Maria Mutola

  Renowned Mozambican middle-distance runner who won a bronze medal in the 800m event at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

• Thierry Majorcryk
• Santiago Botero
• Elissa

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on October 27th

Famous people died on October 27, 1972:

• Adalberto Mariano
• Katherine Oppenheimer

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on October 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
2. Elvis Presley - Burning Love
3. The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin
4. Bill Withers - Use Me
5. Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 27, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough
2. David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
3. 10cc - Donna
4. Peter Skellern - You're A Lady
5. Python Lee Jackson - In A Broken Dream

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 27, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. The Spinners - I'll Be Around
2. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
3. Bill Withers - Use Me
4. King Floyd - Woman Don't Go Astray
5. Michael Jackson - Ben

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 27, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 01:43 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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Your place in the Universe on October 27, 1972

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Someone born on October 27, 1972 is:

52 years 6 months old,

or 630 months and 17 days old,

or 2741 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19192 days old,

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

There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 27th 2025.

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

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

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