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January 02, 1972 was the 2nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is January 02, 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 January 02, 1972, who was born and died on January 02, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul), movies (e.g. The Harder They Come, directed by Perry Henzell), TV series (e.g. Nacht Der Prominenten) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 2nd, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 02, 1972?
- January 02, 1972: What happened on that day?
- January 02, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 02, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 02, 1972?
- January 02, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 02, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- January 02, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 02, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- January 02, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 02, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 02, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 02, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 02, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on January 02, 1972?
What day of the week was January 02, 1972?
January 02, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 02, 1972 can also be written as 1/2/1972 in the US and as 2/1/1972 in UK and Europe.
January 02, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 02, 1972:
- Rothschilds closes at lunt-fontanne theater nyc after 505 performances
- Miami dolphins beat baltimore colts 21-0 in afc championship game.
- Mariner 9 begins mapping mars.
January 02, 1972: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - Miami Dolphins : 0 - 21
- San Francisco 49ers - Dallas Cowboys : 3 - 14
January 02, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 02, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 2nd, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 02, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 02, 1972 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 January 02, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:48 pm and setting at 09:13 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 1972.
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Who was born on January 02, 1972?
Famous people born on January 02, 1972:
- Lake Dawson
American football player.
- Taye Diggs
Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in rent, how stella got her groove back, and the tv series private practice.
- Christopher Lennertz
American composer.
- Hendrick Ramaala
South African long-distance runner and Olympian.
- Mattias Norström
Swedish ice hockey manager and player.
- Shiraz Minwalla
Indian theoretical physicist and string theorist.
- Rodney MacDonald
Canadian educator and politician, 26th premier of nova scotia.
- Adam Elliot
Screenwriter and animator from australia.
- Jeff Jackson
American baseball outfielder (philadelphia phillies).
- Mattias Norstrom in Mora
Sweden; nhl defenseman (team sweden, los angeles kings).
- Hristos Meletoglou
German-greek triple jumper.
- Paweł Januszewski
Polish hurdler.
- Vicente Alves do Ó
- Liliana Arriaga
- André Ehrenberg
- Paolo Bordogna
Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:
![Kate Bosworth]()
Kate BosworthAmerican actress.
![Taye Diggs]()
Taye DiggsTaye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.
![Tia Carrere]()
Tia CarrereTia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.
![Isaac Asimov]()
Isaac AsimovRussian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.
![Giovanna Ralli]()
Giovanna RalliItalian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.
![Florence Lawrence]()
Florence LawrenceSilent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.
![William Haines]()
William HainesAmerican interior designer and actor (d. 1973).
![Patrick Huard]()
Patrick HuardCanadian screenwriter and actor.
![Joanna Pacula]()
Joanna PaculaTomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).
![Lucy Davis]()
Lucy DavisEnglish actress.
January 02, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 3 months old,
or 627 months and 17 days old,
or 2728 weeks and 5 days old,
or 19101 days old,
if you were born on January 02, 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 January 02, 1972?
There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 02, 1972.
January 02, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 02, 1972:
- Lillian Gilbreth
Lillian Gilbreth was a pioneering industrial engineer and psychologist who made significant contributions to the field of motion study and...
- James White
- Mauro Scoccimarro
What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?
Famous deaths on January 2nd:
![David Lynch]()
David LynchAmerican screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.
![Anne Francis]()
Anne FrancisAmerican magazine cover girl, five years old.
![Dick Powell]()
Dick PowellAmerican actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).
![Pete Postlethwaite]()
Pete PostlethwaitePete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.
![Dick Emery]()
Dick EmeryActor (yellow submarine.
![Una Merkel]()
Una MerkelCovington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).
![Jack Carson]()
Jack CarsonManitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).
![Nancy Kelly]()
Nancy KellyLowell, massachusetts -- actress.
![Emil Jannings]()
Emil JanningsGerman actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.
![Tex Ritter]()
Tex RitterCountry singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 2nd
January 02, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 02, 1972:
- New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
- United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
- Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
- Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
- Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
- The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
- Science Fiction Day
January 02, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 02, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 27th and January 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 02, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
January 02, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 02, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Carly Simon - You're So Vain
- Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California
January 02, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
January 02, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 02, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Stevie Wonder - Superstition
- Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Joe Simon - Trouble In My Home/I Found My Dad
January 02, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 02, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Harder They Come
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Perry Henzell
Starring: Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman
Country: United States of America
The Devil
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski
Starring: Wojciech Pszoniak, Leszek Teleszynski, Malgorzata Braunek, Iga Mayr
Torso
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Sergio Martino
Starring: Suzy Kendall, Tina Aumont, Luc Merenda, John Richardson
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
Aguirre: The Wrath of God
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Ruy Guerra, Helena Rojo, Del Negro
Country: United States of America
January 02, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 02, 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:
Nacht der Prominenten
Release year: 1972
Wild Country
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Double Identity
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dennis Dimster
Die lieben Mitmenschen
Release year: 1972
Dead of Night
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Dan Curtis
January 02, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 02, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 …
The Peter Prescription
By: Laurence J. Peter
Dr. Peter combines wisdom and wit to discuss the importance of individuals realizing their potential to find happiness in their lives.
Harry S. Truman
By: Margaret Truman
This is the definitive biography about one of the most influential political figures of the 20th Century. Margaret Truman offers rare insight and understanding of her father's life, and Margaret Truman is unsurpassed in this regard.
On The Night Of The Seventh Moon
By: Victoria Holt
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.
The Best And The Brightest
By: David Halberstam
"A rich, entertaining and profound reading experience." The New York Times "The most complete saga about how America got involved in Vietnam."
January 02, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 02, 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 January 02, 1972?
On January 02, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1972?
On January 02, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 02, 1972?
On January 02, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 2nd?
January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. 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 January 2nd, such as:
- 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
- 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
- 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.
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 January 1972?
January 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
