Monday February 28, 1972: on this day

February 28, 1972 was the 59th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 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 February 28, 1972, who was born and died on February 28, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Without You by Nilsson), movies (e.g. What's Up, Doc?, directed by Peter Bogdanovich), TV series (e.g. Tightrope) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 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.

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February 28, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1972:

  • George harrison is involved in a minor car accident
  • Last broadcast of m*a*s*h on nbc-tv
  • Us president richard nixon ends historic week-long visit to china.
  • Sino-american relations: the united states and people's republic of china sign the shanghai communique.
  • The asama-sanso incident ends in a standoff between five members of the japanese united red army and the authorities, in which two policemen are killed and 12 injured.
  • The thai province yasothon is created after being split off from the ubon ratchathani province.
  • The club of rome publishes its report ''limits to growth''.
  • The ''pioneer 10'' spacecraft is launched from cape kennedy, to be the first man-made satellite to leave the solar system.
  • Jean-bédel bokassa becomes president of the central african republic.

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


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

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.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1972 was Full Moon.

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.

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Who was born on February 28, 1972?


Famous people born on February 28, 1972:

  • Rory Cochrane
    Rory Cochrane

    Rory cochrane is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'dazed and confused' and 'csi: miami'.

  • Quindon Smith

    Renowned political commentator appearing on various news networks.

  • Adlyn Wilkins

    Adlyn Wilkins is a prolific British novelist whose works have been praised for their vivid characters, intricate plots, and insightful...

  • Kalden Chophel

    Notable sculptor specializing in modern abstract art forms.

  • Venda Munyai

    Member of Parliament advocating for education reform.

  • Meggen Gwaltney

    Innovative sculptor specializing in metalwork and installations.

  • Heli Keskikallio

    Finnish former cross-country skier who competed in the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics.

  • Sabrinia Rossi

    Sabrinia Rossi is an Italian novelist known for her critically acclaimed novels that explore themes of family, relationships, and personal...

  • Keighley Wilkinson

    Keighley Wilkinson is a British biographer known for her insightful and well-researched works on historical figures.

  • Alina Vladimirovna

    Renowned mathematician specializing in number theory.

  • Ville Haapasalo

    Finnish actor and screenwriter.

  • Scott Gragg

    Nfl tackle (new york giants).

  • Melisa Moses

    Jacksonville, florida -- diver (1996 olympics - 4th place).

  • Adrian Autry
  • Ion Chicu
  • Jan Boven
  • Letizia Muratori
  • Michela Voltan

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 1 month old,

or 625 months and 28 days old,

or 2721 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19050 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 28, 1972?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

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.

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February 28, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1972:

  • Sipriano Acosta

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Lasaro Lopez

    Renowned for his vibrant abstract art.

  • Michaline Ryckman

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Victor Barna

    Table tennis champ.

  • Frederick Boylstein

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Dewell Hines

    Dewell Hines was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative artistic style.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 28th

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February 28, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 1972:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 1972:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 28th and March 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

February 28, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 28th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Without You
  2. - Hurting Each Other
  3. - Precious And Few
  4. - Down By The Lazy River
  5. - 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.

February 28, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 28th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - American Pie
  2. - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
  3. - Son Of My Father
  4. - 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 R&B music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

February 28, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 28th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Stay Together
  2. - Talking Loud And Saying Nothing - Part I
  3. - Fire And Water
  4. - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
  5. - You Want It, You Got It

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February 28, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

What's Up, Doc?

What's Up, Doc?

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars

Country: United States of America

Silent Running

Silent Running

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Douglas Trumbull

Starring: Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint

Country: United States of America

Frogs

Frogs

Release year: 1972

Directed by: George McCowan

Starring: Ray Milland, Sam Elliott, Joan Van Ark, Adam Roarke

Country: United States of America

Revolver

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

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham

February 28, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Tightrope

Tightrope

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Richard Tuggle

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Release year: 1971

Starring: Billy Van, Julius Sumner Miller, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais

Country: Canada

The Delphi Bureau

The Delphi Bureau

Release year: 1972

Country: United States of America

The Rookies

The Rookies

Release year: 1972

Country: United States of America

February 28, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Day Of The Jackal by Frederick Forsyth

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THE CLASSIC THRILLER FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREDERICK FOSTER"The Day of the Jackal makes comparable books like The Manchurian Candidate or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold look like Hardy Boy mysteries The

The Moon'S A Balloon by David Niven

The Moon'S A Balloon

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Color Niven photo front & back First Complete Hardcover Octopus Limited Edition Unabridged Both Books 1985 Dark Green Cloth binding

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

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The Exorcist was originally published in 1971. It is now a major TV series on FOX. It is still one of the most controversial novels and became a literary sensation. It spent 47 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller …

Message From Malaga by Helen MacInnes

Message From Malaga

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"The delay in Malaga's delivery of the message could have been catastrophic. It was an irreparable loss, an agent had died. "Under

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

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The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.

February 28, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 28, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hunt the Wumpus

Hunt the Wumpus

Platform: BASIC, TI-99/4A

Genre: Adventure game

Pong

Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Empire

Empire

Platform: PDP 11/45 (1971), HP2000 (1973), HP3000 (1984), DOS, Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows, Linux (2003)

Genre: 4X, wargame

history

Who was the US President on February 28, 1972?

On February 28, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1972?

On February 28, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 1972?

On February 28, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. 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 February 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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 February 1972?

February 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

Discover how February 1972 calendar looked like.

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