What happened on Saturday December 16, 1972?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1972:

• Vietnam War Peace Negotiations Collapse Henry Kissinger announced that North Vietnam had withdrawn from private peace negotiations in Paris, signaling continued tensions and prolonging the Vietnam War conflict.
• Bangladesh Constitution Enacted The Bangladesh Constitution officially went into effect, marking a significant milestone in the nation's post-independence governance and establishing the legal framework for the newly formed country.
• Wiriamu Massacre in Mozambique Portuguese colonial troops committed a horrific atrocity, massacring over 300 civilians—including men, women, and children—in the east African village of Wiriamu, Mozambique, highlighting the brutal nature of colonial conflicts.
• Miami Dolphins Perfect Season The Miami Dolphins made NFL history by becoming the first team to complete a perfect regular season with a 14-0-0 record, a remarkable achievement in professional football that remains unmatched for decades.

Events in 1972

December 16, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1972

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1972

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 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 in December 1972 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1972:

• Paul Leyden

  Australian screenwriter and producer known for his work in the entertainment industry.

• Travis Morrison

  Lead singer and songwriter of the indie rock band The Dismemberment Plan, known for their influential alternative rock music.

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1972:

• Ferdinand Čatloš
• Peder Marcussen

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on December 16th

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.

1. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
2. Helen Reddy - I Am Woman
3. Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
4. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
5. 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.

1. Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
2. The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
3. Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
4. Slade - GudBuy T'Jane
5. 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 music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
2. Al Green - You Ought To Be With Me
3. Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
4. The Stylistics - I'm Stone In Love With You
5. The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1972 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Someone born on December 16, 1972 is:

52 years 4 months old,

or 628 months and 18 days old,

or 2733 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19132 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1972?

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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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.

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