Sunday October 29, 1972: on this day

October 29, 1972 was the 303rd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 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 October 29, 1972, who was born and died on October 29, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry), movies (e.g. Revolver, directed by Sergio Sollima), TV series (e.g. M*A*S*H) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 29th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 29, 1972?


October 29, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1972 can also be written as 10/29/1972 in the US and as 29/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

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October 29, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 1972:

  • Jo ann prentice wins lpga corpus christi civitan golf open
  • Don cockroft of cleveland browns kicks 57-yard field goal.
  • The black september group hijacks a lufthansa boeing 727 over turkey, demanding the release of 3 comrades still held for the massacre of israeli athletes at the olympic games.
  • U.s. president richard nixon approves legislation to increase social security spending by us$5.3 billion.
  • A commuter train collision in chicago kills 45, injures hundreds.
  • November
  • At a scientific meeting in honolulu, herbert boyer and stanley n. cohen conceive the concept of recombinant dna. they publish their results in november 1973 in pnas. separately in 1972, paul berg also recombines dna in a test tube. recombinant dna technology has dramatically changed the field of biological sciences, especially biotechnology, and opened the door to genetically modified organisms.
  • The nishitetsu lions baseball club, part of the npb's pacific league, is sold to the fukuoka baseball corporation, a subsidiary of nishi-nippon railroad. the team is renamed the taiheiyo club lions.
  • The three surviving perpetrators of the munich massacre are released from prison in exchange for the hostages of the hijacked lufthansa flight 615.

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October 29, 1972: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - St. Louis Cardinals : 27 - 10
  • Cleveland Browns - Denver Broncos : 27 - 20
  • Houston Oilers - Cincinnati Bengals : 7 - 30
  • Kansas City Chiefs - San Diego Chargers : 26 - 14
  • Los Angeles Rams - Oakland Raiders : 17 - 45
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October 29, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

Rat chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 29th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 29, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:52 pm and setting at 01:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 22, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 1972.

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Who was born on October 29, 1972?


Famous people born on October 29, 1972:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Jasan Reitman

    Jasan Reitman is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for films like 'Juno' and 'Up in the Air'.

  • Takafumi Horie

    Livedoor was founded by a japanese businessman.

  • Rhonda Blades

    Wnba guard (ny liberty).

  • Tracee Ross

    Tv actress.

  • Steeve Estatof
  • Legna Verdecia
  • Patrizia Laquidara
  • Rodion Luka
  • Daniele Persegani
  • Florencia Raggi
  • Sandro Tomić
  • Narcisse Ewodo
  • Sue Day

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

  • Isao Takahata
    Isao Takahata

    Japanese screenwriter and director producer.

  • Jon Abrahams
    Jon Abrahams

    American actor.

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October 29, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 21 days old,

or 2685 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18800 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 29, 1972?

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

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

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

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October 29, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 1972:

  • Victor Milner
  • Mario Alberto Zingaretti
  • Roberto Marmugi
  • Manuel Villar

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...

  • Leticia Baldrige

    Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...

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October 29, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1972:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 1972:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Ding-A-Ling
  2. - Burning Love
  3. - Nights In White Satin
  4. - Use Me
  5. - I Can See Clearly Now

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

October 29, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mouldy Old Dough
  2. - How Can I Be Sure
  3. - Donna
  4. - You're A Lady
  5. - In A Broken Dream

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 29, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Be Around
  2. - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
  3. - Use Me
  4. - Woman Don't Go Astray
  5. - Ben

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October 29, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Revolver

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

Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Marco Bellocchio

Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò, Jacques Herlin

Country: Italy

Wedding in White

Wedding in White

Release year: 1972

Directed by: William Fruet

Starring: Donald Pleasence, Carol Kane, Doris Petrie, Leo Phillips

Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti

Country: United States of America

Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan

October 29, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

Release year: 1972

Written by:

Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher

Country: United States of America

Anna and the King

Anna and the King

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Tennant

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Spierig

October 29, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 29, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

O Jerusalem!

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This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins

My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok

My Name Is Asher Lev

By:

Asher Lev, a Ladover Hashid, is kosher and prays three times daily. He also believes in the Ribbono Shel Olom (Master of the Universe).

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon by Victoria Holt

On The Night Of The Seventh Moon

By:

Victoria Holt's novels of romantic suspense have been captivating millions of readers for generations. One of her most memorable novels is On the Night of The Seventh Moon.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

By:

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 …

Open Marriage by Nena and George O'Neill

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October 29, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 29, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hunt the Wumpus

Hunt the Wumpus

Platform: BASIC, TI-99/4A

Genre: Adventure game

Pong

Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Empire

Empire

Platform: PDP 11/45 (1971), HP2000 (1973), HP3000 (1984), DOS, Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows, Linux (2003)

Genre: 4X, wargame

history

Who was the US President on October 29, 1972?

On October 29, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1972?

On October 29, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1972?

On October 29, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of October. 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 October 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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 October 1972?

October 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1972 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 29, 1972