What happened on Sunday October 29, 1972?

Here's what happened on October 29, 1972:

• Recombinant DNA Breakthrough At a scientific meeting in Honolulu, Herbert Boyer and Stanley N. Cohen conceive the groundbreaking concept of recombinant DNA, a pivotal moment that would revolutionize biological sciences and biotechnology.
• Lufthansa Hijacking by Black September The Black September terrorist group hijacks a Lufthansa Boeing 727 over Turkey, demanding the release of three comrades connected to the Munich Olympic Games massacre.
• Munich Massacre Perpetrators Released The three surviving perpetrators of the Munich Olympic massacre were released from prison in exchange for hostages of the hijacked Lufthansa Flight 615, marking a controversial moment in international terrorism negotiations.
• Chicago Train Disaster A devastating commuter train collision in Chicago results in 45 fatalities and hundreds of injuries, highlighting critical transportation safety concerns.
• Social Security Expansion U.S. President Richard Nixon approves legislation to increase Social Security spending by $5.3 billion, demonstrating significant federal investment in social welfare.
• NFL Field Goal Record Don Cockroft of the Cleveland Browns kicks an impressive 57-yard field goal, showcasing exceptional kicking skill in professional football.
• Japanese Baseball Ownership Change The Nishitetsu Lions baseball club, part of Japan's Pacific League, is sold to the Fukuoka Baseball Corporation and renamed the Taiheiyo Club Lions.

Events in 1972

October 29, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 29, 1972

October 29, 1972: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - St. Louis Cardinals : 27 - 10
• Cleveland Browns - Denver Broncos : 27 - 20
• Houston Oilers - Cincinnati Bengals : 7 - 30
• Kansas City Chiefs - San Diego Chargers : 26 - 14
• Los Angeles Rams - Oakland Raiders : 17 - 45

October 29, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1972 can also be written as 10/29/1972 in the US and as 29/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1972 in October 1972 calendar

Famous people born on October 29, 1972:

• Tracee Ellis Ross

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• Steeve Estatof

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on October 29th

Famous people died on October 29, 1972:

• Victor Milner
• Mario Alberto Zingaretti

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on October 29th

October 29, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1972 was My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
2. Elvis Presley - Burning Love
3. The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin
4. Bill Withers - Use Me
5. Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now

October 29, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough
2. David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
3. 10cc - Donna
4. Peter Skellern - You're A Lady
5. Python Lee Jackson - In A Broken Dream

October 29, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. The Spinners - I'll Be Around
2. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
3. Bill Withers - Use Me
4. King Floyd - Woman Don't Go Astray
5. Michael Jackson - Ben

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

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October 29, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 29, 1972 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 29, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:52 pm and setting at 01:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 22, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 1972.

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Someone born on October 29, 1972 is:

52 years 8 months old,

or 632 months and 7 days old,

or 2749 weeks

or 19243 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 1972?

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 29, 1972.

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