What happened on Friday December 29, 1972?

Here's what happened on December 29, 1972:

• Operation Linebacker II Concludes The massive U.S. bombing campaign against North Vietnam effectively concludes, marking a significant turning point in the Vietnam War and signaling the United States' strategic withdrawal from the conflict.
• Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred when Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, crashed in the Florida Everglades while approaching Miami International Airport. The crash resulted in the deaths of 101 out of 176 passengers and crew, marking a significant moment in aviation safety history.
• Roberto Clemente's Fatal Humanitarian Mission Baseball legend Roberto Clemente tragically dies in a plane crash off the coast of Puerto Rico while on a humanitarian mission to deliver aid to Nicaraguan earthquake victims, exemplifying his commitment to helping others.
• DDT Pesticide Ban Takes Effect The United States officially bans the use of DDT, a powerful but environmentally harmful pesticide, following growing scientific evidence of its negative impacts on wildlife and potential human health risks.
• Life Magazine Ceases Publication The iconic Life magazine, a pioneering photojournalism publication that documented major historical events for decades, ceases its regular publication, marking the end of an era in print media.
• UK Begins SAS Anti-Terrorist Training The United Kingdom initiates specialized training for the Special Air Service (SAS) in anti-terrorist operations, a response to increasing global terrorism and the need for specialized counter-terrorism units.
• Dartmouth College Admits First Women Dartmouth College takes a significant step towards gender equality by admitting women for the first time, breaking a long-standing tradition of being an all-male institution.
• Aguirre, the Wrath of God Premieres Werner Herzog's groundbreaking film 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God', starring Klaus Kinski, premieres in West Germany, marking a significant moment in New German Cinema.
• Evan Seinfeld Born Evan Seinfeld, an American musician known for his work with the band Biohazard and later an actor, is born.

Events in 1972

December 29, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 29, 1972

Newspapers from Dec. 29, 1972

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

Famous people born on December 29, 1972:

• Jude Law

  Acclaimed British actor known for roles in films like 'The Talented Mr.

• Leonor Varela

  Chilean-American actress and model who has worked in both Hollywood and Latin American film industries, known for her versatility.

• Mickaël Gerard

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on December 29th

Famous people died on December 29, 1972:

• Joseph Cornell

  Joseph Cornell was a pioneering American artist renowned for his intricate shadow boxes and surrealist assemblage art, which transformed...

• Martino Veduti

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on December 29th

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.

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 music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

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

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

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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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Someone born on December 29, 1972 is:

52 years 4 months old,

or 628 months and 15 days old,

or 2732 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19129 days old,

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

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 29th 2025.

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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.

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