Sunday May 21, 1972: on this day

May 21, 1972 was the 142nd day of the year 1972, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 21, 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 May 21, 1972, who was born and died on May 21, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. Chato's Land, directed by Michael Winner), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 21, 1972?


May 21, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1972 can also be written as 5/21/1972 in the US and as 21/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1972:

  • Heathen! opens and closes at billy rose theater nyc for 1 performance
  • Lost in the stars closes at imperial theater nyc after 39 performances
  • Kathy cornelius wins lpga bluegrass golf invitational.
  • Michelangelo's pieta in st. peter's basilica in rome is damaged by a vandal, the mentally disturbed hungarian geologist laszlo toth.
  • Ceylon becomes the republic of sri lanka under prime minister sirimavo bandaranaike, when its new constitution is ratified.
  • Ferit melen forms the new (interim) government of turkey (35th government)

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May 21, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 21, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 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 May 21st, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 21, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 May 21, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 02:15 pm and setting at 02:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1972.

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Who was born on May 21, 1972?


Famous people born on May 21, 1972:

  • Notorious BIG

    Notorious big, also known as biggie smalls, was a highly influential rapper in the 1990s, known for his distinctive flow and storytelling...

  • Jalaiah Jones

    Known for leading protests for social justice and equality.

  • Joyner Johnson

    Renowned painter known for vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Preslei Dumas

    Renowned for her abstract art pieces.

  • Anjali Bhimani

    Anjali Bhimani is an American actress known for her work in television, film, and video games.

  • Stomy Bugsy

    French rapper, born in republic of cape verde to french parents.

  • Brett Tucker

    Australian singer and actor.

  • Natasha Petrova

    Bulgarian politician and former Member of the European Parliament.

  • Ravi Subramanian

    Bestselling Indian author known for his financial thrillers.

  • The Notorious B.I.G.

    American rapper (d. 1997).

  • Angelica

    Pop singer.

  • Adriano Cintra

    Brazilian singer-guitarist and producer (css).

  • Alesha Oreskovich

    Tampa, florida -- playmate (jun, 1993).

  • Liliko Ogasawara in Englewood

    New jersey, usa; middleweight judoka (olympics 1996).

  • Barbara Tissier
  • Francesca Cristiana Conti
  • Elvis Ribarič
  • Shanele Stires

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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May 21, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 10 months old,

or 622 months and 7 days old,

or 2705 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18939 days old,

if you were born on May 21, 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 May 21, 1972?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 21, 1972.

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May 21, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

  • Wilmina Fleming

    Renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the field.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

  • Tommaso Campanella

    Italian philosopher and poet known for his utopian work 'The City of the Sun'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 21st

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May 21, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 1972:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 1972:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 1972:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 15th and May 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 21, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 21, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
  2. - Oh Girl
  3. - I'll Take You There
  4. - I Gotcha
  5. - Look What You Done For Me

May 21, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 21, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Amazing Grace
  2. - Metal Guru
  3. - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
  4. - Come What May
  5. - Rocket Man

May 21, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 21, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Take You There
  2. - Look What You Done For Me
  3. - Oh Girl
  4. - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
  5. - Ask Me What You Want

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May 21, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Chato's Land

Chato's Land

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Charles Bronson, Jack Palance, James Whitmore, Simon Oakland

Baron Blood

Baron Blood

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Mario Bava

Starring: Joseph Cotten, Elke Sommer, Massimo Girotti, Luciano Pigozzi

Skyjacked

Skyjacked

Release year: 1972

Directed by: John Guillermin

Starring: Charlton Heston, James Brolin, Yvette Mimieux, Claude Akins

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

Frenzy

Frenzy

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Jon Finch, Barry Foster, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Anna Massey

Country: United States of America

May 21, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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:

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Smith

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

May 21, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 21, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton

The Terminal Man

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

A World Beyond by Ruth Montgomery

A World Beyond

By:

A shocking message comes from beyond the grave, it is from one of the most respected psychics in the world. It contains the answers to these and many other questions.

The Boys Of Summer by Roger Kahn

The Boys Of Summer

By:

This book is about young men who learnt to play baseball in the 1930s and 1940s. They then go on to play major-league baseball.

Monday The Rabbi Took Off by Harry Kemelman

Monday The Rabbi Took Off

By:

Rabbi Small is drawn into international intrigue by a bomb plot while on vacation in Holy Land. This New York Times bestseller David Small spent six years as the rabbi in charge of the Holy Land.

Report From Engine Co. 82 by Dennis Smith

Report From Engine Co. 82

By:

Dennis Smith tells the tale of Dennis Smith's brutal yet inspiring journey, from his brave firefighters to the hopeless, beautiful, and beleaguered residents in the poverty-stricken area where he works.

May 21, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 21, 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 May 21, 1972?

On May 21, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1972?

On May 21, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 1972?

On May 21, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. 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 May 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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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 May 1972?

May 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1972 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 21, 1972