Friday December 29, 1972: on this day

December 29, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 364th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1972 can also be written as 12/29/1972 in the US and as 29/12/1972 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1972 in December 1972 calendar

Here's what happened on December 29, 1972:

• Life magazine ceases publication.
• Eastern tristar jumbo jet crashes near florida everglades killing 101.
• An eastern air lines flight 401 (a lockheed tristar) crashes on approach to miami international airport, florida, killing 101.
• Eastern air lines flight 401 crashes into the everglades in florida, killing 101 of 176 on board.
• Roberto clemente dies in a plane crash off the coast of puerto rico while en route to deliver aid to nicaraguan earthquake victims.
• An extra leap second (23:59:60) is added to end the year.
• The us ban on the pesticide ddt takes effect.
• The ''international year of the book'' is designated by unesco.
• The last major epidemic of smallpox in europe breaks out in yugoslavia.
• The united kingdom begin to train special air service for anti-terrorist duties.
• The first women are admitted to dartmouth college.
• Colombian looters find ciudad perdida but keep it a secret until the government reveals it in 1975.
• The yellow river dries up for the first time in known history.
• Worship of norse gods is officially approved in iceland.
• The climatic research unit is founded by climatologist hubert lamb at the university of east anglia.
• The socialist federal republic of yugoslavia bans the cultural organization matica hrvatska, founded in 1842.
• Eastern air lines flight 401 (a lockheed l-1011 tristar) crashes in the florida everglades on approach to miami international airport, florida, killing 101 of the 176 people on board.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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

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December 29, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 29, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 29, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 01:58 am and setting at 12:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1973.

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Your place in the Universe on December 29, 1972

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Famous people born on December 29, 1972:

• Jude Law

  Renowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.

• Leonor Varela

  Model and actress from chile, both american and chilean.

• Brady Smith

  Contemporary American painter known for his abstract works.

• Andreas Dackell

  Swedish ice hockey player.

• Mickaël Gérard

  French footballer who was a right winger for calais between 1995 and 2002.

• Jason Kreis

  American soccer manager and player.

• Jessica Lee

  Mcminn; miss north carolina usa (1996).

• Randy Neal

  Nfl linebacker (cincinnati bengals).

• Melissa Hall

  Miss usa-minnesota (1997).

• Malcolm Seabron

  Nfl wide receiver (houston oilers).

• Asheru

  American rapper and producer.

• Leonardo Colucci
• David Fumero
• Losseni Konaté

Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:

• Patricia Clarkson

  Patricia Clarkson is an American actress and entrepreneur who has founded several successful businesses.

• Jon Voight

  American actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...

• Ted Danson

  American actor.

• Diego Luna

  Mexican actor, director and producer.

• Alison Brie

  Alison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.

• Ross Lynch

  American actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.

• Jane Levy

  Tv actress.

• Mekhi Phifer

  American actor.

• Shawn Hatosy

  American actor.

• Viveca Lindfors

  Swedish actress and director, with a face made of amazing angles and planes.

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You are 51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 27 days old,

or 2677 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18745 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 1972?

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 29, 1972.

Famous people died on December 29, 1972:

• Joseff Cornell

  Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.

• Fritz Behrend

  Composer dies at 83.

• Martino Veduti

What famous deaths happened on December 29th?

Famous deaths on December 29th:

• Peggy Cummins

  Irish actress (b. 1925).

• Lita Grey

  American actress (born in 1908).

• Vivienne Segal

  At 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.

• Reginna Maria Rilke

  Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.

• Alekai Laiho

  Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.

• Bridge Baron

  Renowned American bridge player.

• Christina Rossetti

  The sister of d.g.

• Syvilla

  Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.

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Holidays on December 29, 1972:

• The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
• R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)

December 29, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 29, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 29, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
2. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
3. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
4. Carly Simon - You're So Vain
5. Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California

December 29, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 29, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 29, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
2. Stevie Wonder - Superstition
3. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
4. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
5. Joe Simon - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad