What happened on Tuesday November 28, 1972?

Here's what happened on November 28, 1972:

• Atari Launches Pong Atari releases the arcade version of 'Pong', a groundbreaking video game that marks the beginning of the commercial video game industry and launches the first generation of digital interactive entertainment.
• Vietnam War Troop Withdrawal Update White House Press Secretary Ron Ziegler announces that no further public updates will be made about U.S. troop withdrawals from Vietnam, with troop levels reduced to approximately 27,000.
• Last Executions in Paris Claude Buffet and Roger Bontems were executed by guillotine at La Santé Prison, representing a controversial final use of capital punishment in France. Notably, Bontems was condemned despite being found innocent of murder, highlighting the complex legal and ethical issues surrounding the case.
• First Legal Cannabis Venue in Netherlands The 'Mellow Yellow' establishment opens on the Amstel River in Amsterdam, pioneering the legal sale of cannabis and setting a precedent for future drug policy reforms in the Netherlands.
• Cod War Diplomatic Tensions British Foreign Secretary Sir Alec Douglas-Home declares that Royal Navy ships will be deployed to protect British trawlers in waters near Iceland, escalating the diplomatic and maritime dispute known as the Cod War.
• Frank Robinson Traded to California Angels Major League Baseball trade sees Frank Robinson, a legendary player, transferred from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the California Angels, marking a significant moment in his storied career.
• Via Galactica Broadway Premiere The musical 'Via Galactica' opens at the Uris Theater in New York City for a brief seven-performance run, representing an experimental moment in Broadway theater history.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from Nov. 28, 1972

Newspapers from Nov. 28, 1972

November 28, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 333rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 28, 1972 can also be written as 11/28/1972 in the US and as 28/11/1972 in UK and Europe.

November 28, 1972 in November 1972 calendar

Famous people born on November 28, 1972:

• Jesper Strömblad

  Swedish guitarist and songwriter known for his work in multiple metal bands including In Flames, Dimension Zero, and Ceremonial Oath.

• Michael Blackson

  Comedian known for his stand-up comedy and appearances in movies and television.

• Steeve Briois

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on November 28th

Famous people died on November 28, 1972:

• Havergal Brian

  British composer (born 1875).

• Aldo Andreoli
• Filippo Orsatti

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on November 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 28, 1972 was Papa Was A Rollin' Stone by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
2. Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
3. Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
4. Lobo - I'd Love You To Want Me
5. Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 28, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
2. The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
3. Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
4. Slade - GudBuy T'Jane
5. Donny Osmond - Why

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 28, 1972 was You Ought To Be With Me by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
2. Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
3. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
4. The Stylistics - I'm Stone In Love With You
5. The Manhattans - One Life To Live

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 28th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 28, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 12:01 am and setting at 12:59 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 28, 1972

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Someone born on November 28, 1972 is:

52 years 5 months old,

or 629 months and 26 days old,

or 2738 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19170 days old,

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

There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 28th 2025.

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

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

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