What happened on Monday May 29, 1972?

Here's what happened on May 29, 1972:

• Passing of Prithviraj Kapoor: Indian Cinema Legend Prithviraj Kapoor, a pioneering and influential figure in Indian cinema and theatre, died on this date. A patriarch of the renowned Kapoor acting dynasty, he was instrumental in shaping the early foundations of Bollywood and Indian performing arts.
• Death of Moe Berg: Baseball Player and World War II Spy Moe Berg, a remarkable figure who bridged professional baseball and intelligence work, passed away at age 70. Known for his unique career as both a Major League Baseball catcher and a spy for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II, Berg was a complex and intriguing historical personality who contributed to both sports and wartime intelligence efforts.
• Sandra Palmer Wins LPGA Titleholders Golf Championship Sandra Palmer secured victory at the prestigious LPGA Titleholders Golf Championship, demonstrating her skill and prowess in professional women's golf during the early 1970s.

Events in 1972

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

Magazines from May. 29, 1972

Newspapers from May. 29, 1972

May 29, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 150th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1972 can also be written as 5/29/1972 in the US and as 29/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

May 29, 1972 in May 1972 calendar

Famous people born on May 29, 1972:

• Laverne Cox

  Pioneering transgender actress, producer, and LGBTQ+ advocate known for her groundbreaking roles in television and film.

• Bill Curley NBA forward (Portland Trail Blazers

  NBA forward who played for the Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves.

• Bill Curley

  Professional basketball player who played as a forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA during the 1990s.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on May 29th

Famous people died on May 29, 1972:

• Moe Berg

  Moe Berg was an extraordinary American baseball player who became a spy during World War II, working for the Office of Strategic Services...

• Stephen Timoshenko

  Ukrainian-american academic and engineer (d. 1972).

• Lucian Bernhard
• Emma Vecla

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on May 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
2. The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
3. Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
4. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man
5. Dr. Hook - Sylvia's Mother

May 29, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Don McLean - Vincent
2. T Rex - Metal Guru
3. Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
4. The Drifters - At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies
5. Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 1972 was Oh Girl by Chi-Lites, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Chi-Lites - Oh Girl
2. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
3. Al Green - Look What You Done For Me
4. (The Preacher) Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It
5. James Brown - There It Is (Part 1)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 29, 1972 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 29, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:12 pm and setting at 07:07 am.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jun 26, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on May 29, 1972

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Someone born on May 29, 1972 is:

52 years 11 months old,

or 635 months and 15 days old,

or 2763 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19343 days old,

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

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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

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

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