What happened on Thursday December 28, 1972?

Here's what happened on December 28, 1972:

• Kim Il-sung Becomes President of North Korea Kim Il-sung officially became the first and only president of North Korea under a newly amended constitution, marking a significant moment in the country's political history.
• Last Selective Service Draft Day The final scheduled day for military induction by the Selective Service System. Due to President Richard Nixon declaring a national day of mourning for former President Harry S Truman's death, approximately 300 men could not report as most Federal offices were closed. Since the draft was not resumed in 1973, these individuals were never drafted.
• USSR Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Eastern Kazakhstan, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
• Martin Bormann's Skeleton Discovered The skeletal remains of Martin Bormann, Adolf Hitler's deputy and a key Nazi Party official, were found in Berlin, providing closure to his mysterious disappearance after World War II.
• Prince Vajiralongkorn Designated Crown Prince At the age of 20, Prince Vajiralongkorn was officially designated as Crown Prince of Thailand by his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, setting the stage for his future ascension to the throne.
• Jim Kitts: Professional Football Player Jim Kitts, a notable running back who played for the Frankfurt Galaxy and Miami Dolphins, was recognized in professional football circles.

Events in 1972

December 28, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 28, 1972

Newspapers from Dec. 28, 1972

December 28, 1972 was a Thursday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1972 can also be written as 12/28/1972 in the US and as 28/12/1972 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1972 in December 1972 calendar

Famous people born on December 28, 1972:

• Patrick Rafter

  Former world No.

• Cédric Soubiron

  French singer, composer, programmer, and DJ, founder member of the hip-hop group Manau.

• Roberto Palacios

  Peruvian footballer.

• Adam Vinatieri

  Former NFL kicker known for his clutch performances.

• Greg Coolidge

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on December 28th

Famous people died on December 28, 1972:

• William Roy Lyman
• Renata Marini

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on December 28th

December 28, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

1. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
2. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
3. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
4. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
5. Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California

December 28, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

1. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
2. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
3. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
4. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
5. Joe Simon - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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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 28, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 28, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 28, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 12:57 am and setting at 12:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on December 28, 1972

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Someone born on December 28, 1972 is:

52 years 4 months old,

or 628 months and 16 days old,

or 2732 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19130 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 1972?

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 28, 1972.

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