What happened on Sunday July 23, 1972?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1972:

• Landsat 1 Earth Resources Satellite launch The United States launched Landsat 1, the first Earth Resources Technology Satellite, marking a significant advancement in Earth observation capabilities. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Eddy Merckx wins fourth consecutive Tour de France Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx clinched his fourth consecutive Tour de France title, solidifying his dominance in the sport. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Raleigh Golf Classic Kathy Whitworth secured victory at the LPGA Raleigh Golf Classic, adding to her illustrious career in professional golf. source: lpga.com

Events in 1972

July 23, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from July 1972

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 1972

Your poster from July 23, 1972

July 23, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 205th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1972 can also be written as 7/23/1972 in the US and as 23/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1972 in July 1972 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1972:

• Marlon Wayans

  Marlon Wayans is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer, known for his involvement in numerous successful comedy films and television shows, particularly as a member of the Wayans entertainment family. [bio]

• Anja Harteros

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on July 23rd

Famous people died on July 23, 1972:

• Esther Applin

  American geologist and paleontologist (b. 1895).

• George Alan Thomas
• Mario Rimoldi

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on July 23rd

July 23, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1972 was Lean On Me by Bill Withers, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Bill Withers - Lean On Me
2. Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now
3. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)
4. Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
5. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right

July 23, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
2. Gary Glitter - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
3. Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
4. Dr Hook & The Medicine Show - Sylvia's Mother
5. The Sweet - Little Willy

July 23, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1972 was (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
2. Michael Jackson - I Wanna Be Where You Are
3. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Where Is The Love
4. Laura Lee - Rip Off
5. Bill Withers - Lean On Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 23, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 1972 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 23, 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 July 23, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:40 pm and setting at 03:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jul 26, 1972.

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Someone born on July 23, 1972 is:

53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 1 day old,

or 2809 weeks

or 19663 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 23, 1972.

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