What happened on Wednesday August 30, 1972?

Here's what happened on August 30, 1972:

• Nixon's Controversial Watergate Statement President Richard Nixon publicly announced that John Dean had completed an investigation into the Watergate buggings, claiming that no White House staff were implicated. This statement would later be proven false, becoming a critical moment in the unfolding Watergate scandal that would ultimately lead to Nixon's resignation.
• Brown Berets' Catalina Island Protest The Brown Berets, a prominent Chicano civil rights organization, conducted a significant peaceful demonstration by occupying Santa Catalina Island. Twenty-six activists staged the protest to draw attention to Hispanic-American rights and symbolically reclaim the territory as Mexican sovereign land, marking a pivotal moment in Chicano activism.
• John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Madison Square Garden Performance Legendary musicians John Lennon and Yoko Ono performed a notable concert at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City, showcasing their unique artistic collaboration and musical innovation during the early 1970s.
• Shane Gould's Olympic Triumph in Munich Australian teenage swimming sensation Shane Gould achieved a remarkable feat at the 1972 Munich Olympics, winning her second gold medal in the women's 400-meter freestyle event with an impressive world record time of 4:19.04. Her performance highlighted the extraordinary athletic prowess of young swimmers during this era.

Events in 1972

August 30, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 30, 1972

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 1972

August 30, 1972 was a Wednesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1972 can also be written as 8/30/1972 in the US and as 30/8/1972 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1972 in August 1972 calendar

Famous people born on August 30, 1972:

• Cameron Diaz

  Iconic Hollywood actress who dominated romantic comedies and action films in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• Pavel Nedved

  Legendary Czech footballer who played as a midfielder for Lazio and Juventus, winning numerous titles including the Ballon d'Or in 2003.

• Hani Hanjour

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on August 30th

Famous people died on August 30, 1972:

• Augusto Bertazzoni
• Lucien Gamblin
• Clemente Morando
• Willy Schwabacher

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on August 30th

August 30, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
2. The Hollies - Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)
3. Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
4. Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
5. Argent - Hold Your Head Up

August 30, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1972 was Mama Weer All Crazee Now by Slade, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Slade - Mama Weer All Crazee Now
2. Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
3. Faron Young - It's Four In The Morning
4. David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
5. Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes

August 30, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1972 was Power Of Love by Joe Simon, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Joe Simon - Power Of Love
2. The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
3. Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
4. The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang
5. Jackson 5 - Lookin' Through The Windows

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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August 30, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 1972 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 02:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1972.

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Someone born on August 30, 1972 is:

52 years 8 months old,

or 632 months and 14 days old,

or 2750 weeks

or 19250 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1972?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 30, 1972.

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