What happened on Monday February 28, 1972?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1972:

• Nixon's Historic China Visit Concludes US President Richard Nixon completes his groundbreaking week-long diplomatic visit to the People's Republic of China, marking a significant turning point in Sino-American relations and Cold War geopolitics.
• Shanghai Communiqué Signed The United States and People's Republic of China formally sign the Shanghai Communiqué, a pivotal diplomatic document that established foundational principles for future bilateral relations and acknowledged the 'One China' policy.
• Pioneer 10 Spacecraft Launched NASA launches the Pioneer 10 spacecraft from Cape Kennedy, which becomes the first human-made object designed to leave the solar system, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and scientific discovery.
• Limits to Growth Report Published The Club of Rome publishes its influential environmental and economic report 'Limits to Growth', which presents a groundbreaking computer simulation of exponential economic and population growth with finite global resources.
• Bokassa Becomes Central African Republic President Jean-Bédel Bokassa assumes the presidency of the Central African Republic, later becoming infamous for his authoritarian rule and self-proclaimed imperial status.
• M*A*S*H Final NBC Broadcast The popular television series M*A*S*H completes its final broadcast on NBC-TV, marking the end of an era for the iconic Korean War-themed show.
• Asama-Sanso Incident Concludes A violent standoff between five members of the Japanese United Red Army and authorities ends, resulting in two policemen killed and 12 injured, highlighting domestic political tensions in Japan.
• Yasothon Province Created The Thai province of Yasothon is established by splitting from the Ubon Ratchathani Province, representing a local administrative reorganization.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1972

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1972

February 28, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 59th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1972 can also be written as 2/28/1972 in the US and as 28/2/1972 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1972 in February 1972 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1972:

• Rory Cochrane

  Rory Cochrane is an American actor best known for his memorable roles in the cult classic film 'Dazed and Confused' and the popular TV...

• Letizia Muratori

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on February 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

1. Nilsson - Without You
2. Carpenters - Hurting Each Other
3. Climax - Precious And Few
4. The Osmonds - Down By The Lazy River
5. Bread - Everything I Own

February 28, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1972 was American Pie by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

1. Don McLean - American Pie
2. The New Seekers - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
3. Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father
4. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

1. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
2. James Brown - Talking Loud And Saying Nothing - Part I
3. Wilson Pickett - Fire And Water
4. Bobby Womack & Peace - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
5. Detroit Emeralds - You Want It, You Got It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

Discover the personality of February born.

Unlock the Mysteries of February 28, 1972! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

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

Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1972 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 28, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:34 pm and setting at 06:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Feb 29, 1972.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in February 1972

Your place in the Universe on February 28, 1972

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on February 28, 1972 is:

53 years 1 month old,

or 637 months and 26 days old,

or 2773 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19413 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.