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What happened on Tuesday April 11, 1972?

About April 11th, 1972, in brief:

  • Historical events: The British radio comedy show 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue' premiered on April 11, 1972. Created by Graeme Garden and Barry Cryer, the show became known for its humorous take on quiz formats and has remained popular in British culture.
  • Day of the week: April 11th, 1972 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack
  • #1 UK song: Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard
  • Popular movie: The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola

More about April 11th, 1972? See below for more news and curiosities on April 11th, 1972.

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April 11, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 11, 1972:

  • 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue' debuts The British radio comedy show 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue' premiered on April 11, 1972. Created by Graeme Garden and Barry Cryer, the show became known for its humorous take on quiz formats and has remained popular in British culture. source: bbc.co.uk
  • Benjamin L. Hooks appointed to FCC On April 11, 1972, Benjamin L. Hooks was appointed as a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He was the first African American to hold this position, marking a significant milestone in the history of the FCC and telecommunications policy in the United States. source: fcc.gov
  • Soviet underground nuclear test On April 11, 1972, the Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test as part of its ongoing nuclear weapons program. This test was part of a series of tests that raised international concerns about nuclear proliferation during the Cold War. source: armscontrol.org
  • Ted Johnson NFL Player Born Ted Johnson, a linebacker who would later play for the New England Patriots, was born. He would become a notable player in the NFL during his professional career.

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April 11, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 11, 1972?


April 11, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 11, 1972 can also be written as 4/11/1972 in the US and as 11/4/1972 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 11, 1972?


Famous people born on April 11, 1972:

  • Natacha Régnier
    Natacha Régnier

    Natacha Régnier is a Belgian actress best known for her performances in European cinema, particularly in the acclaimed film 'The Dreamlife of Angels' (La Vie rêvée des anges), for which she won the Best Actress award at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. [bio]

  • Allan Théo
    Allan Théo

    French singer famous for his hit song 'Emma'ne-moi', which sold over 1 million copies across France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada in...

  • Guizmo (musician)
    Guizmo (musician)

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April 11, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 11, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 10th and April 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 11, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1972 was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

  1. - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face youtube
  2. - A Horse With No Name youtube
  3. - I Gotcha youtube
  4. - Rockin' Robin youtube
  5. - Heart Of Gold youtube

April 11, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

  1. - Amazing Grace youtube
  2. - Without You youtube
  3. - Back Off Boogaloo youtube
  4. - Beg, Steal Or Borrow youtube
  5. - Sweet Talking Guy youtube

April 11, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1972 was In The Rain by The Dramatics, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

  1. - In The Rain youtube
  2. - Rockin' Robin youtube
  3. - Betcha By Golly, Wow youtube
  4. - Day Dreaming youtube
  5. - Hearsay
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April 11, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.

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April 11, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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April 11, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 11, 1972 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 April 11, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:49 am and setting at 05:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 29, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Apr 28, 1972.

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How old is someone born on April 11, 1972?


Someone born on April 11, 1972 is:

54 years 1 month old,

or 649 months and 13 days old,

or 2823 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19766 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 11, 1972?

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