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July 29, 1972 was the 211th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is July 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 July 29, 1972, who was born and died on July 29, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 29, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan), movies (e.g. Deliverance, directed by John Boorman), 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 July 29th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 29, 1972?
- July 29, 1972: What happened on that day?
- July 29, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 29, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 29, 1972?
- July 29, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 29, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- July 29, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- July 29, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 29, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 29, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 29, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 29, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 29, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on July 29, 1972?
What day of the week was July 29, 1972?
July 29, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 211th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 29, 1972 can also be written as 7/29/1972 in the US and as 29/7/1972 in UK and Europe.
July 29, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 29, 1972:
- A national dock strike begins in britain.
July 29, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 29, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 29th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 29, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 29, 1972 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 29, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 10:37 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1972.
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Who was born on July 29, 1972?
Famous people born on July 29, 1972:
![Wil Wheaton]()
Wil WheatonAmerican actor, producer, and screenwriter.
- Zackrey Eriksson
Zackrey Eriksson is a renowned geologist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of plate tectonics.
- Roshanna Diaz
Roshanna Diaz is a county commissioner in her local government.
- Ato Essandoh
Ato essandoh is an actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as django unchained, blood diamond, and chicago med.
- Anssi Kela
Finnish singer and songwriter[16].
- Steven Branscombe
Wlaf wr (scotland claymores).
- Rolf Rottmann
- Joe Vaz
- Maria Puglisi
- Park Hae-jung
- Iosif Tâlvan
- Franco Smith
- Simon Jones
Whose famous birthday is on July 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 29th:
![Sanjay Dutt]()
Sanjay DuttHe is an actor and producer from india, best known for his work with hindi cinema.
![Jean-Hugues Anglade]()
Jean-Hugues AngladeFrench actor who starred in jean-jacques beineix’s 1985 film "betty blue" with ba(c)atrice dale.
![Radha Ravi]()
Radha RaviRadha ravi is a prominent indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema.
![Clara Bow]()
Clara BowAmerican actress.
![Rachel Miner]()
Rachel MinerAmerican actress, born in the theater arts.
![Peter Jennings]()
Peter JenningsCanadian-american journalist, reporter, and respected anchorman for abc's world news tonight, jennings co-authored aeuroethe centuryaeur...
![Thelma Todd]()
Thelma ToddAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1905).
![Robert Fuller]()
Robert FullerRobert fuller is an american tv actor known for his roles in popular western television series such as laramie and wagon train.
![Robert Horton]()
Robert HortonAmerican actor best known for his role on the tv series "wagon train" (1957-1961).
![David Warner]()
David WarnerManchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).
July 29, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 8 months old,
or 620 months and 18 days old,
or 2698 weeks and 3 days old,
or 18889 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 29, 1972?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 29, 1972.
July 29, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 29, 1972:
- Aleksandr Trofimovič Petrov
What famous deaths happened on July 29th?
Famous deaths on July 29th:
![Cass Elliot]()
Cass ElliotAmerican singer, talented and overweight, who was a star with the group "mamas and the papas", which consisted of elliot john and michelle...
![David Niven]()
David NivenEnglish military officer and actor (b. 1910).
![Jerome Robbins]()
Jerome RobbinsAmerican choreographer and director producer.
![Harold Sakata]()
Harold SakataAmerican professional wrestler ('tosh togo) and actor (born in 1920).
![Raymond Massey]()
Raymond MasseyActor from canada, who was born in 1896, succumbs to pneumonia in beverly hills.
![Rena Vlahopoulou]()
Rena VlahopoulouGreek singer and actress (born in 1923).
![Fred Waring]()
Fred WaringAmerican singer-bandleader and television host (waring’s pennsylvanians), (d. 1984).
![Eileen Percy]()
Eileen PercySilent film actress (wicked backstage), is killed at 72.
- Vincent van Gogh
One of the most influential and iconic post-impressionist painters, known for his bold, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant use of color.
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July 29, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 29, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 24th and July 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 29, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.
July 29, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 29, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
- Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
- Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
- Wayne Newton - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
July 29, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.
July 29, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 29, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
- Gary Glitter - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
- Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
- Dr Hook & The Medicine Show - Sylvia's Mother
- The Sweet - Little Willy
July 29, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 1972 was (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.
July 29, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 29, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
- Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Where Is The Love
- Laura Lee - Rip Off
- Detroit Emeralds - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)
- Michael Jackson - I Wanna Be Where You Are
July 29, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 29, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Deliverance
Release year: 1972
Directed by: John Boorman
Starring: Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Ronny Cox
Country: United States of America
Super Fly
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Gordon Parks Jr.
Starring: Ron O'Neal, Carl Lee, Sheila Frazier, Julius Harris
Country: United States of America
The Big Bird Cage
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Jack Hill
Starring: Pam Grier, Anitra Ford, Candice Roman, Teda Bracci
Kansas City Bomber
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Jerrold Freedman
Starring: Raquel Welch, Kevin McCarthy, Helena Kallianiotes, Norman Alden
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
July 29, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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|
July 29, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 29, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Captains And The Kings
By: Taylor Caldwell
Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
By: Richard Bach
The new complete edition of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules...people who get special pleasure out of …
Report From Engine Co. 82
By: Dennis Smith
Dennis Smith tells the tale of Dennis Smith's brutal yet inspiring journey, from his brave firefighters to the hopeless, beautiful, and beleaguered residents in the poverty-stricken area where he works.
July 29, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 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 July 29, 1972?
On July 29, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 29, 1972?
On July 29, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 29, 1972?
On July 29, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 29th?
July 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of July. 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 July 29th, such as:
- 2019 - Two american army soldiers are killed by an afghan national army soldier in afghanistan's kandahar. this is suspected to be an insider attack. the victim is believed to have been wounded.
- 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: typhoon jongdari strikes central and western japan. it injures at least 21 people, and cuts power to thousands of homes. after devastating floods earlier in the month and a deadly heat wave, the typhoon is just the latest of a series of weather events that have affected the country.
- 2017 - South african premier division: two people are killed and 17 others are hurt in a stampede at first national bank stadium, soweto, south africa. the incident occurred during a match between kaizer chiefs and orlando pirates.
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 July 1972?
July 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
