What happened on Sunday September 24, 1972?

Here's what happened on September 24, 1972:

• Tragic Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor Aircraft Crash A devastating F-86 fighter aircraft accident occurred at Sacramento Executive Airport when the plane failed to become airborne and crashed into a Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor. The crash resulted in the tragic deaths of 12 children and 11 adults, marking one of the most heartbreaking aviation incidents of 1972.
• Joe Namath's Six-Touchdown Performance New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath delivered an exceptional performance, throwing six touchdowns in a high-scoring game against the Baltimore Colts, winning 44-34. This game showcased Namath's remarkable passing skills during his prime.
• Jack Tatum's Record-Breaking Fumble Return Oakland Raiders player Jack Tatum set a remarkable record by returning a fumble 104 yards during a game against the Green Bay Packers, demonstrating exceptional defensive skills and field awareness.
• Japan Airlines Navigation Error in Bombay Japan Airlines Flight 472 experienced a navigation error, landing at Juhu Aerodrome instead of the intended Santacruz Airport in Bombay, India. This incident highlighted potential air traffic control and navigation challenges of the era.

Events in 1972

September 24, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 24, 1972

Newspapers from Sep. 24, 1972

September 24, 1972: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Atlanta Falcons - New England Patriots : 20 - 21
• Cleveland Browns - Philadelphia Eagles : 27 - 17
• Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 23 - 14
• Denver Broncos - San Diego Chargers : 14 - 37
• Houston Oilers - Miami Dolphins : 13 - 34

September 24, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 268th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 24, 1972 can also be written as 9/24/1972 in the US and as 24/9/1972 in UK and Europe.

September 24, 1972 in September 1972 calendar

Famous people born on September 24, 1972:

• Jesse Hughes (musician)
• Pierre Amine Gemayel

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on September 24th

Famous people died on September 24, 1972:

• Carlos Branco
• Adriaan Fokker

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on September 24th

September 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 24, 1972 was Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me by Mac Davis, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Mac Davis - Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me
2. Three Dog Night - Black & White
3. Chicago - Saturday In The Park
4. The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
5. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)

September 24, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 24, 1972 was Mama Weer All Crazee Now by Slade, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Slade - Mama Weer All Crazee Now
2. Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
3. Faron Young - It's Four In The Morning
4. David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
5. Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes

September 24, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 24, 1972 was Get On The Good Foot-Part 1 by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. James Brown - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
2. The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool
3. The O'Jays - Back Stabbers
4. Mel And Tim - Starting All Over Again
5. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.

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September 24, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 24, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 24, 1972 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 24, 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 September 24, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 07:19 pm and setting at 09:49 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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Someone born on September 24, 1972 is:

52 years 9 months old,

or 633 months and 7 days old,

or 2753 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19273 days old,

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You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 24, 1972.

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