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August 29, 1972 was the 242nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 29, 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 August 29, 1972, who was born and died on August 29, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. The David Steinberg Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 29th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 29, 1972?
- August 29, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 29, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 29, 1972?
- August 29, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 29, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- August 29, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 29, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- August 29, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 29, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 29, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 29, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 29, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on August 29, 1972?
What day of the week was August 29, 1972?
August 29, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 29, 1972 can also be written as 8/29/1972 in the US and as 29/8/1972 in UK and Europe.
August 29, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.
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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 29, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 29th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 29, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 29, 1972 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 August 29, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 01:21 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1972.
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Who was born on August 29, 1972?
Famous people born on August 29, 1972:
- Marc Ecko
Renowned fashion designer known for his streetwear brand Ecko Unlimited.
- Bae Yong Joon
Bae yong joon is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular korean dramas such as 'winter sonata' and 'the legend'.
- Demarquez Grissom
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Douglas Merrill
Founder and CEO of ZestFinance, a financial technology company that uses machine learning to provide credit to underserved consumers.
- Amanda Marshall
Canadian singer-songwriter.
- Devlin Hannah
Biologist known for her research in evolutionary biology and genetics.
- Desiree Dorion
Desiree Dorion is a Canadian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
- El Loco
Singer of la fiesta's famous cordovan quartet is cordovan quartet leader.
- Michael Roan
Nfl halfback / tight end (houston oilers / tennessee oilers).
- Michael Simon
- Sara Stridsberg
- Mike Taylor
- Farahia Teuria
- Demba Traoré
- Jonas Höglund
- Linda Olofsson
- Nino Pršeš
Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:
![Michael Jackson]()
Michael JacksonAmerican singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.
![Lea Michele]()
Lea MicheleLea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![John McCain]()
John McCainAmerican politician.
![Carla Gugino]()
Carla GuginoCarla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.
![William Levy]()
William LevyWilliam levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.
![Temple Grandin]()
Temple GrandinAmerican animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Elliott Gould]()
Elliott GouldAmerican actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.
![Dinah Washington]()
Dinah WashingtonAmerican singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
August 29, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 7 months old,
or 619 months and 26 days old,
or 2695 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18866 days old,
if you were born on August 29, 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 August 29, 1972?
There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 29, 1972.
August 29, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 29, 1972:
![Lale Andersen]()
Lale AndersenGerman chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...
- Lale [Liselotte H] Anderson
German night club performer / singer.
- Rene Leibowitz
Composer dies at 59.
- Francesco Taormina
What famous deaths happened on August 29th?
Famous deaths on August 29th:
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![Gene Wilder]()
Gene WilderAmerican actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.
![Lee Marvin]()
Lee MarvinAmerican actor, television and film.
![Michel Constantin]()
Michel ConstantinFrench film actor (born in 1924).
![Michael Dunn]()
Michael DunnShattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).
![Jean Hagen]()
Jean HagenAmerican actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.
![Evelyn Ankers]()
Evelyn AnkersActress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.
![Stringer Davis]()
Stringer DavisActress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.
![Victor Sutherland]()
Victor SutherlandDies at 79.
- Sayyid Qutb
Egyptian author, educator, Islamic theorist, poet, and a leading member of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood.
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August 29, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 29, 1972:
- The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
- Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
- Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
- 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.
Observances on August 29, 1972:
- International Day against Nuclear Tests
August 29, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 29, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 29, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 29, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 29, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
- The Hollies - Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)
- Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
- Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
- Argent - Hold Your Head Up
August 29, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 1972 was Mama Weer All Crazee Now by Slade, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 29, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 29, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Slade - Mama Weer All Crazee Now
- Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
- Faron Young - It's Four In The Morning
- David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
- Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes
August 29, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 1972 was Power Of Love by Joe Simon, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 29, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 29, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Joe Simon - Power Of Love
- The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
- Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
- The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang
- Jackson 5 - Lookin' Through The Windows
August 29, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 29, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Night of the Lepus
Release year: 1972
Directed by: William F. Claxton
Starring: Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Rory Calhoun, DeForest Kelley
The Last House on the Left
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Wes Craven
Starring: Sandra Peabody, Lucy Grantham, David Hess, Fred J. Lincoln
Country: United States of America
Chloe in the Afternoon
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Éric Rohmer
Starring: Bernard Verley, Zouzou, Françoise Verley, Daniel Ceccaldi
The Italian Connection
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Fernando Di Leo
Starring: Mario Adorf, Henry Silva, Woody Strode, Adolfo Celi
August 29, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 29, 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:
The David Steinberg Show
Release year: 1972
Greenwich Village
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Laura Archibald|
August 29, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 29, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Peter Prescription
By: Laurence J. Peter
Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.
The Summer Game
By: Roger Angell
Roger Angell's classic collection of early sportswriting is an outstanding collection
O Congress
By: Donald Riegle with Trevor Armbrister
This is a rare portrait of Congress, an institution Riegle considers important enough for him to tell the truth.
August 29, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 29, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
Who was the US President on August 29, 1972?
On August 29, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1972?
On August 29, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 29, 1972?
On August 29, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 29th?
August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of August. 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 August 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
- 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.
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 August 1972?
August 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
