Sunday October 15, 1972: on this day

October 15, 1972 was the 289th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 15, 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 October 15, 1972, who was born and died on October 15, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ben by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina, directed by Marco Bellocchio), TV series (e.g. M*A*S*H) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 1972?


October 15, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 289th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1972 can also be written as 10/15/1972 in the US and as 15/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1972 in October 1972 calendar

history

October 15, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1972:

  • 61st davis cup: usa beats romania in bucharest (3-2)
  • Omni in atlanta opens - hawks beat the new york knicks 109-101

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October 15, 1972: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - New Orleans Saints : 21 - 14
  • Buffalo Bills - Oakland Raiders : 16 - 28
  • Chicago Bears - Cleveland Browns : 17 - 0
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Kansas City Chiefs : 23 - 16
  • Dallas Cowboys - Baltimore Colts : 21 - 0
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October 15, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 15, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 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 October 15th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 15, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

56%

The moon phase on October 15, 1972 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 October 15, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 02:22 pm and setting at 12:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1972.

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Who was born on October 15, 1972?


Famous people born on October 15, 1972:

  • Matt Keeslar
    Matt Keeslar

    American actor.

  • Fred Hoiberg

    American basketball player: pacers guard.

  • Sandra Kim

    Belgian singer.

  • Miraya Nair

    Known for directing critically acclaimed films.

  • Michél Mazingu-Dinzey

    German-congolese footballer and manager.

  • Karla Álvarez

    Mexican actress (d.2013).

  • Shandor Garrison

    American independent filmmaker, he shot his debut film, "no oneaeur(tm),s a mystery", entirely in a truck.

  • Mathieu Demy
  • Carlos Checa
  • Paolo Uzzi
  • Hiroshige Yanagimoto
  • Amrullah Saleh
  • Sérgio Eduardo Ferreira da Cunha

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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October 15, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 5 months old,

or 617 months and 13 days old,

or 2684 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18792 days old,

if you were born on October 15, 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 October 15, 1972?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 15, 1972.

RIP

October 15, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 1972:

  • Rolf Semb-Thorstvedt

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

  • Thomas Sankara

    Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th

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October 15, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 15, 1972:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1972:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 9th and October 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 15, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1972 was Ben by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 15, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ben
  2. - Use Me
  3. - Everybody Plays The Fool
  4. - Burning Love
  5. - Go All The Way

October 15, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 15, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mouldy Old Dough
  2. - How Can I Be Sure
  3. - Donna
  4. - You're A Lady
  5. - In A Broken Dream

October 15, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 15, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 15, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Be Around
  2. - Use Me
  3. - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
  4. - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
  5. - Everybody Plays The Fool

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October 15, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 15, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Marco Bellocchio

Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò, Jacques Herlin

Country: Italy

Wedding in White

Wedding in White

Release year: 1972

Directed by: William Fruet

Starring: Donald Pleasence, Carol Kane, Doris Petrie, Leo Phillips

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

Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Starring: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti

Country: United States of America

Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan

October 15, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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:

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

Release year: 1972

Written by:

Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher

Country: United States of America

Anna and the King

Anna and the King

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Tennant

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Spierig

Cool Million

Cool Million

Release year: 1972

Country: United States of America

Kung Fu

Kung Fu

Release year: 1972

Country: United States of America

October 15, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 15, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Nation Of Strangers by Vance Packard

A Nation Of Strangers

By:

McKay 1972, Very Good., Hardcover. 368 pages. Excellent condition in dust jacket. Very light wear. Third McKay printing. [Sociology Family, Community] Booksellers who sell out-of-print or antiquarian books since 1933.

Fire In The Lake by Frances Fitzgerald

Fire In The Lake

By:

Frances FitzGerald's research and travels led to this landmark book. It takes us into Vietnam, through the traditional, anti-Communist villages and corrupted cities.

Captains And The Kings by Taylor Caldwell

Captains And The Kings

By:

Joseph Armagh was twelve years old when he first visited America in the early 1850s. He was an Irish immigrant from Ireland.

O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

O Jerusalem!

By:

This remarkable film is now a major motion picture. It recounts moment-by-moment the amazing process that led to Israel's birth. Collins

Super Money by Adam Smith

Super Money

By:

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October 15, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 15, 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 October 15, 1972?

On October 15, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1972?

On October 15, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 15, 1972?

On October 15, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

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history

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 October 1972?

October 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1972 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 15, 1972