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December 16, 1972 was the 351st day of the year 1972, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 16, 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 December 16, 1972, who was born and died on December 16, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul), movies (e.g. Avanti!, directed by Billy Wilder), TV series (e.g. Wild Country) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 16, 1972?
- December 16, 1972: What happened on that day?
- December 16, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 16, 1972?
- December 16, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 16, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 16, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 16, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 16, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 16, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 16, 1972?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1972?
- Who was the Pope on December 16, 1972?
What day of the week was December 16, 1972?
December 16, 1972 was a Saturday and it was the 351st day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1972 can also be written as 12/16/1972 in the US and as 16/12/1972 in UK and Europe.
December 16, 1972: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 1972:
- Bangladesh constitution goes into effect
- Miami dolphins become first undefeated nfl team (14-0-0).
- Vietnam war: henry kissinger announces that north vietnam has left private peace negotiations, in paris.
December 16, 1972: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - Miami Dolphins : 0 - 16
- Minnesota Vikings - San Francisco 49ers : 17 - 20
December 16, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 16, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 16, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1972 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 01:10 pm and setting at 04:00 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1972.
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Who was born on December 16, 1972?
Famous people born on December 16, 1972:
![Paul Leyden]()
Paul LeydenScreenwriter and producer of australian actors.
- Nicole Haislett
Olympic gold medalist swimmer.
- Charles Gipson
American baseball player.
- Travis Morrison
American singer-songwriter ("the dismemberment plan").
- Jennifer Cole
American notable family, the daughter actor michael cole.
- Angela Bloomfield
New zealand actress.
- Zeljko Kalac
Australian footballer.
- Julia Klöckner
- Pavlo Škapenko
- Giōrgos Pantazopoulos
- Stefano Rubaudo
- Germán Nieto
Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:
![Theo James]()
Theo JamesTheo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.
![Krysten Ritter]()
Krysten RitterAmerican actress, musician, and model.
![Maruschka Detmers]()
Maruschka DetmersActress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.
![Liv Ullmann]()
Liv UllmannBorn in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.
![Benjamin Bratt]()
Benjamin BrattAmerican actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.
![Flo Rida]()
Flo RidaAmerican rapper.
![Christopher Biggins]()
Christopher BigginsEnglish actor and tv presenter.
![Miranda Otto]()
Miranda OttoAn australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).
![Xander Berkeley]()
Xander BerkeleyXander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.
![Jon Tenney]()
Jon TenneyAmerican actor and director.
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December 16, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 51 years 4 months old,
or 616 months and 10 days old,
or 2679 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18759 days old,
if you were born on December 16, 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 December 16, 1972?
There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1972?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 16, 1972.
December 16, 1972: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 16, 1972:
- Santo Calì
- Ferdinand Čatloš
- Peder Marcussen
- Aimone Landi
What famous deaths happened on December 16th?
Famous deaths on December 16th:
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Lee Van Cleef]()
Lee Van CleefLee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.
![Thelma Todd]()
Thelma ToddAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1905).
![Nicol Williamson]()
Nicol WilliamsonNicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.
![Keely Smith]()
Keely SmithAmerican singer and actress (b. 1928).
![John Spencer]()
John SpencerEnglish rugby player and coach.
![Aileen Pringle]()
Aileen PringleActress (age consent, convicted night parade).
![Moses Gunn]()
Moses GunnAmerican actor.
- Jacub Grimm
Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...
- Der Grimm
Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.
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December 16, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 16, 1972:
- R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
- South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
- Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
- Kazakhstan - Independence Day
- Bahrain - National Day
- Bangladesh - Victory Day
December 16, 1972: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 16, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 16, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
- Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California
December 16, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 16, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
- The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
- Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
- Slade - GudBuy T'Jane
- Donny Osmond - Why
December 16, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 16, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 16, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
- Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- The Stylistics - I'm Stone In Love With You
- The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
December 16, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 16, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Avanti!
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill, Edward Andrews
Country: United States of America
Across 110th Street
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Barry Shear
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Yaphet Kotto, Anthony Franciosa, Frank Adu
Snowball Express
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Norman Tokar
Starring: Dean Jones, Nancy Olson, Harry Morgan, Keenan Wynn
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
Sleuth
Release year: 1972
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews
Country: United States of America
December 16, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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:
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
Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau
Release year: 1972
December 16, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 16, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
To Serve Them All My Days
By: R.F. Delderfield
To Serve Them All my Days is the poignant story of David Powlett Jones, who returns from World War I wounded and shell-shocked. He is hired by Bamfylde School to teach history. There, he rejects the traditional curriculum and teaches …
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 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 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."
December 16, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 16, 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 December 16, 1972?
On December 16, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1972?
On December 16, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 16, 1972?
On December 16, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 16th?
December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. 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 December 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
- 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
- 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.
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 December 1972?
December 1972 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
