What happened on Tuesday March 28, 1972?

Here's what happened on March 28, 1972:

• Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident A partial meltdown occurred inside the Unit 2 reactor at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant near Middletown, Pennsylvania, marking the most significant accident in U.S. commercial nuclear power history. The incident raised serious concerns about nuclear safety and led to major reforms in nuclear power plant operations and emergency response protocols.
• Wilt Chamberlain's Final Professional Basketball Game Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain played his last professional game, concluding an extraordinary career that transformed the sport. Known for his incredible scoring prowess and being the only player to score 100 points in a single NBA game, Chamberlain left an indelible mark on basketball history.
• Elvis Presley Records 'Burning Love' Elvis Presley recorded 'Burning Love', a cover of a song originally written by Dennis Linde and first recorded by Arthur Alexander. This would be his final Top Ten hit, marking a significant moment in his legendary musical career.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Mar. 28, 1972

Newspapers from Mar. 28, 1972

March 28, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 88th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 28, 1972 can also be written as 3/28/1972 in the US and as 28/3/1972 in UK and Europe.

March 28, 1972 in March 1972 calendar

Famous people born on March 28, 1972:

• Nick Frost

  Renowned English actor and comedian known for his comedic roles in films and television.

• Michael Smith

  American basketball player who played as a forward for the Sacramento Kings.

• Keith Tkachuk

  Prominent American hockey player who played left wing for multiple NHL teams from 1991 to 2010, including the Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix...

• Rosangela Bessi

  Italian beauty queen who was crowned Miss Italy in 1990.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on March 28th

Famous people died on March 28, 1972:

• Donie Bush

  American baseball player, manager, and team owner (b. 1887).

• Joseph Paul-Boncour
• Bruno Pollazzi

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on March 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 28, 1972 was A Horse With No Name by America, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

1. America - A Horse With No Name
2. Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
3. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
4. Paul Simon - Mother And Child Reunion
5. Robert John - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Mbube)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 28, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

1. Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard - Amazing Grace
2. Nilsson - Without You
3. Ringo Starr - Back Off Boogaloo
4. The New Seekers - Beg, Steal Or Borrow
5. The Chiffons - Sweet Talking Guy

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 28, 1972 was In The Rain by The Dramatics, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

1. The Dramatics - In The Rain
2. The Stylistics - Betcha By Golly, Wow
3. Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing
4. Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin
5. Tyrone Davis - I Had It All The Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 28th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 28, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:28 pm and setting at 05:16 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 28, 1972

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Someone born on March 28, 1972 is:

53 years 1 month old,

or 637 months and 16 days old,

or 2772 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19405 days old,

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

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 28th 2026.

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

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

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