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August 13, 1972 was the 226th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 13, 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 13, 1972, who was born and died on August 13, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan), movies (e.g. Pulp, directed by Mike Hodges), 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 13th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 13, 1972?
- August 13, 1972: What happened on that day?
- August 13, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 13, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 13, 1972?
- August 13, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 13, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- August 13, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 13, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- August 13, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 13, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 13, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 13, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 13, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on August 13, 1972?
What day of the week was August 13, 1972?
August 13, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 226th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 13, 1972 can also be written as 8/13/1972 in the US and as 13/8/1972 in UK and Europe.
August 13, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 13, 1972:
- Dutch kro-tv transmits 440th and last bonanza
- Marilynn smith wins lpga pabst ladies golf classic
August 13, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 13, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 13, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 13, 1972 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:41 am and setting at 10:08 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 13, 1972?
Famous people born on August 13, 1972:
- Jennifer McClellan
Jennifer McClellan is an American politician who has served as a member of the Virginia Senate since 2017.
- Kevin Plank
Under armour was founded by an american businessman.
- John Safran
Australian television presenter.
- Lisa Kiggens
Salinas, california -- lpga golfer (1994 rochester international).
- Michael Sinterniklaas
French-american screenwriter and actor.
- Hani Hanjour
Saudi arabian terrorist hijacker american airlines flight 77 (d.2001).
- Anthony Backman
- Crystal Allen
- Fernando Echavarri
- James Forrest
- Leo Mattioli
Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:
![Moritz Bleibtreu]()
Moritz BleibtreuGerman actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.
![Heike Makatsch]()
Heike MakatschHeike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.
![Sebastian Stan]()
Sebastian StanSebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Dan Fogelberg]()
Dan FogelbergAmerican singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.
![Robert Ryan]()
Robert RyanAmerican bullfighter.
![John Slattery]()
John SlatteryAmerican actor and director.
![Paul Greengrass]()
Paul GreengrassEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Madhur Jaffrey]()
Madhur JaffreyAuthor of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).
![Debi Mazar]()
Debi MazarDebi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.
August 13, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 8 months old,
or 620 months and 4 days old,
or 2696 weeks and 3 days old,
or 18875 days old,
if you were born on August 13, 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 13, 1972?
There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 13, 1972.
August 13, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 13, 1972:
- Indio Fernandez
Mexican film director known for his contributions to the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.
- George Wiess
General manager (new york yankees), dies at 78.
- Carl Malmsten
- Juan Touzón
What famous deaths happened on August 13th?
Famous deaths on August 13th:
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Helen Mack]()
Helen MackAmerican singer and actress (d. 1986).
![Kenny Baker]()
Kenny BakerEnglish actor and musician (b. 1934).
![Jane Darwell]()
Jane DarwellActress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.
![Marion Martin]()
Marion MartinActress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.
![Elaine Hammerstein]()
Elaine HammersteinAmerican actress (born 1897).
- Flornce Nightingale
Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.
- Estellar Delacroix
Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 13th
August 13, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 13, 1972:
- International Lefthanders Day
- St. Wigbert
- RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
- In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
- St. Cassian
- St. John Berchmans
- St. John Bosco
- St. Radegund
- Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
August 13, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 13, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 13, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1972 was Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 13, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 13, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
- Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
- Wayne Newton - Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
- Roberta Flack - Where Is The Love
August 13, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1972 was School's Out by Alice Cooper, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 13, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 13, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Alice Cooper - School's Out
- Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs - Seaside Shuffle
- Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
- Hawkwind - Silver Machine
- Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
August 13, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1972 was I'm Still In Love With You by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 13, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 13, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
- Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
- Joe Simon - Power Of Love
- The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang
- Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now
August 13, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 13, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Pulp
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Mike Hodges
Starring: Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney, Lionel Stander, Lizabeth Scott
Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Gene Saks
Starring: Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman, Paula Prentiss, Renée Taylor
Bluebeard
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Starring: Richard Burton, Raquel Welch, Virna Lisi, Nathalie Delon
Pope Joan
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Michael Anderson
Starring: Liv Ullmann, Jeremy Kemp, Natasa Nicolescu, Sharon Winter
Stigma
Release year: 1972
Directed by: David E. Durston
Starring: Philip Michael Thomas, Harlan Cary Poe, Josie Johnson, Peter Clune
August 13, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 13, 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
Release year: 1972
Greenwich Village
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Laura Archibald|
The Midnight Special
Release year: 1972
Starring: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Tina Turner
Country: United States of America
August 13, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 13, 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
This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins
The Terminal Man
By: Michael Crichton
The bestselling author of Jurassic Park and Timeline is back with a thriller about neurological experimentation. Harry Benson suffers from violent seizures.
Captains And The Kings
By: Taylor Caldwell
Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.
The Winds Of War
By: Herman Wouk
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 Game Of The Foxes
By: Ladislas Farago
Ladislas Farago was a long-standing student of espionage, and an important figure in U.S. intelligence. Naval Intelligence during World War II tells the entire story of German espionage within the United States and Great Britain, before and after World War …
August 13, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 13, 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 August 13, 1972?
On August 13, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1972?
On August 13, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 13, 1972?
On August 13, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 13th?
August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.
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.
