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What happened on Monday February 28, 1972?

About February 28th, 1972, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Nixon's visit to China concluded on February 28, 1972, marking a historic moment in US foreign policy. This visit opened diplomatic relations between the two countries and was a significant step in the Cold War context.
  • Day of the week: February 28th, 1972 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Without You by Nilsson
  • #1 UK song: American Pie by Don McLean
  • Popular movie: The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola

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February 28, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1972:

  • Nixon's Historic China Visit Concludes President Nixon's visit to China concluded on February 28, 1972, marking a historic moment in US foreign policy. This visit opened diplomatic relations between the two countries and was a significant step in the Cold War context. source: history.state.gov
  • Shanghai Communiqué Signed The Shanghai Communiqué was signed during President Nixon's visit to China, establishing a framework for US-China relations. It emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between the two nations. source: history.state.gov
  • Pioneer 10 Spacecraft Launched Pioneer 10 was launched on March 2, 1972, but the event is often noted in late February due to its preparations. It was the first spacecraft to travel through the asteroid belt and make direct observations of Jupiter, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. source: nasa.gov
  • Limits to Growth Report Published The Club of Rome publishes its influential environmental and economic report 'Limits to Growth', which presents a groundbreaking computer simulation of exponential economic and population growth with finite global resources.
  • Bokassa Becomes Central African Republic President Jean-Bédel Bokassa assumes the presidency of the Central African Republic, later becoming infamous for his authoritarian rule and self-proclaimed imperial status.
  • M*A*S*H Final NBC Broadcast The popular television series M*A*S*H completes its final broadcast on NBC-TV, marking the end of an era for the iconic Korean War-themed show.
  • Asama-Sanso Incident Concludes A violent standoff between five members of the Japanese United Red Army and authorities ends, resulting in two policemen killed and 12 injured, highlighting domestic political tensions in Japan.
  • Yasothon Province Created The Thai province of Yasothon is established by splitting from the Ubon Ratchathani Province, representing a local administrative reorganization.

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February 28, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 28, 1972?


February 28, 1972 was a Monday and it was the 59th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1972 can also be written as 2/28/1972 in the US and as 28/2/1972 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 28, 1972?


Famous people born on February 28, 1972:

  • Rory Cochrane
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  • Letizia Muratori
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February 28, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 28th and March 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 28, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1972 was Without You by Nilsson, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

  1. - Without You youtube
  2. - Hurting Each Other youtube
  3. - Precious And Few youtube
  4. - Down By The Lazy River youtube
  5. - Everything I Own youtube

February 28, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1972 was American Pie by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

  1. - American Pie youtube
  2. - Beg, Steal Or Borrow youtube
  3. - Son Of My Father youtube
  4. - Alone Again (Naturally) youtube

February 28, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1972 was Let's Stay Together by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

  1. - Let's Stay Together youtube
  2. - Talking Loud And Saying Nothing - Part I
  3. - Fire And Water
  4. - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
  5. - You Want It, You Got It
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February 28, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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February 28, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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February 28, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1972 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:34 pm and setting at 06:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Feb 29, 1972.

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