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August 28, 1972 was the 241st day of the year 1972, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 28, 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 August 28, 1972, who was born and died on August 28, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. The David Steinberg Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1972?
- August 28, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1972?
- August 28, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 28, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1972?
What day of the week was August 28, 1972?
August 28, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 241st day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1972 can also be written as 8/28/1972 in the US and as 28/8/1972 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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 28, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1972 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:19 pm and setting at 12:06 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1972.
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Who was born on August 28, 1972?
Famous people born on August 28, 1972:
- Beyonka Johnson
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.
- Leshea Spivey
Former professional softball pitcher.
- Franck Boidin
French fencing master and winner of the bronze medal in foils at the atlanta olympics 7/22/1996.
- Darby Hendrickson
Former NHL player known for his time with the Minnesota Wild.
- Oliver Samwer
Co-founder of Rocket Internet, a German internet company.
- Ravindu Shah
Kenyan cricketer.
- Jay Witasick
American baseball coach and player.
- Terrell Davis
Athlete.
- Mike Cawley
Cfl quarterback (hamilton tiger cats).
- Robert Battle
Dancer.
- Dzmitryj Zavadski
- Jarno Boesveld
- Boris Chlebnikov
- Aleksej Djumin
- Saša Drakulić
- Giuseppe Mingione
- Cheryl Porter
- Omayra Sánchez
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 7 months old,
or 619 months and 28 days old,
or 2695 weeks and 3 days old,
or 18868 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 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 August 28, 1972?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 28, 1972.
August 28, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1972:
- William HAF
Engl prince/grandson of george v, is killed in an accident at 29.
- Prince William of Gloucester (b. 1941)
- René Leibowitz
- Webster Campbell
- Gustaf Grönberger
- William di Gloucester
- Peppu Flori
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th
August 28, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1972:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 28, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
- The Hollies - Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)
- Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
- Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
- Argent - Hold Your Head Up
August 28, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1972 was Mama Weer All Crazee Now by Slade, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Slade - Mama Weer All Crazee Now
- Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
- Faron Young - It's Four In The Morning
- David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
- Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes
August 28, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1972 was Power Of Love by Joe Simon, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Joe Simon - Power Of Love
- The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
- Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
- The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang
- Jackson 5 - Lookin' Through The Windows
August 28, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Night of the Lepus
Release year: 1972
Directed by: William F. Claxton
Starring: Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Rory Calhoun, DeForest Kelley
The Last House on the Left
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Wes Craven
Starring: Sandra Peabody, Lucy Grantham, David Hess, Fred J. Lincoln
Country: United States of America
Chloe in the Afternoon
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Éric Rohmer
Starring: Bernard Verley, Zouzou, Françoise Verley, Daniel Ceccaldi
The Italian Connection
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Fernando Di Leo
Starring: Mario Adorf, Henry Silva, Woody Strode, Adolfo Celi
August 28, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:
The David Steinberg Show
Release year: 1972
Greenwich Village
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Laura Archibald|
August 28, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
O Jerusalem!
By: Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre
This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins
O Congress
By: Donald Riegle with Trevor Armbrister
This is a rare portrait of Congress, an institution Riegle considers important enough for him to tell the truth.
August 28, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 28, 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 August 28, 1972?
On August 28, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1972?
On August 28, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1972?
On August 28, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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 August 1972?
August 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
