Friday August 04, 1972: on this day

August 04, 1972 was the 217th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 04, 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 August 04, 1972, who was born and died on August 04, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan), movies (e.g. Sacrifice!, directed by Umberto Lenzi), 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 August 4th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 1972?


August 04, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 217th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1972 can also be written as 8/4/1972 in the US and as 4/8/1972 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1972 in August 1972 calendar

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August 04, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 1972:

  • Arthur bremer jailed for 63 years for shooting alabama gov wallace
  • Ugandan president idi amin announces that uganda is no longer responsible for the care of british subjects of asian origin, beginning the expulsions of ugandan asians.

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August 04, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th 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 August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 04, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 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 August 4th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 1972 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 12:44 am and setting at 05:38 pm.

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 August 04, 1972?


Famous people born on August 04, 1972:

  • Yanick Dupre

    Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Philadelphia Flyers.

  • Toy Loy

    Toy Loy is known for his roles in various independent films and TV shows.

  • Quentin Crane

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Kimetha Johnson

    Kimetha Johnson was a record-breaking track and field athlete known for her speed and agility.

  • Stefan Brogren

    Canadian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Li Pamp

    Swedish television presenter.

  • Fawzi Moussouni
  • Luca Zardini
  • Dan Payne
  • Daniel Šarić
  • Eva Amaral
  • Audrey Azoulay
  • Predrag Đorđević
  • José Vicente García
  • Michael Grant
  • Wasabi Mizuta
  • García

Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 7 months old,

or 619 months and 25 days old,

or 2695 weeks

or 18865 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 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 August 04, 1972?

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 04, 1972.

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August 04, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 1972:

  • Norah Lange
  • Tor Norberg
  • Ján Jamnický

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • Briena Svedberg

    Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 4th

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August 04, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 1972:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 04, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 04, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Alone Again (Naturally)
  2. - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
  3. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  4. - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
  5. - Too Late To Turn Back Now

August 04, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 04, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 04, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - School's Out
  2. - Seaside Shuffle
  3. - Puppy Love
  4. - Silver Machine
  5. - You Wear It Well

August 04, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1972 was Where Is The Love by Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 04, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Where Is The Love
  2. - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
  3. - Rip Off
  4. - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)
  5. - Too Late To Turn Back Now

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August 04, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sacrifice!

Sacrifice!

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

Starring: Ivan Rassimov, Me Me Lai, Prasitsak Singhara, Sulallewan Suxantat

Country: United States of America

The Case of the Bloody Iris

The Case of the Bloody Iris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo

Starring: Edwige Fenech, George Hilton, Paola Quattrini, Giampiero Albertini

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

Deliverance

Deliverance

Release year: 1972

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Ronny Cox

Country: United States of America

Super Fly

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

August 04, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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

The David Steinberg Show

Release year: 1972

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Laura Archibald|

August 04, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

What Every Child Would Like His Parents To Know by Lee Salk

What Every Child Would Like His Parents To Know

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What Every Child Wants His Parents To Know [Paperback]

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.

The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton

The Terminal Man

By:

The bestselling author of Jurassic Park and Timeline is back with a thriller about neurological experimentation. Harry Benson suffers from violent seizures.

The Optimist'S Daughter by Eudora Welty

The Optimist'S Daughter

By:

The story of a young woman confronting death and her past is a beautiful study in human relations.

A Portion For Foxes by Jane McIlvaine McClary

A Portion For Foxes

By:

Romance. Classical

August 04, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 04, 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 August 04, 1972?

On August 04, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1972?

On August 04, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 1972?

On August 04, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of August. 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 August 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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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 August 1972?

August 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1972 calendar looked like.

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