It mentions that '72 is generation X, which made me think of Twitter changing to X now.
The songs that were popular at the time and the Movie The Godfather was popular. Like Brandy your a fine wine, by Looking glass as this mentions. Ah, ok project looking glass is what I thought of. Amongst other happenings.
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July 24th, 1972
July 24th, 1972, was a Monday. It was Day 206 of 1972. The decade was the Seventies.
Exactly 51 years have passed since July 24th, 1972.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
July 24th, 1972
On This Day
What happened on this date?
Notable events that occurred on July 24th, 1972.
Lance Reventlow dies in a plane crash.
Song charts
Popular songs.
On July 24th, 1972, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK.
United States: Lean On Me - Bill Withers
United Kingdom: Puppy Love - Donny Osmond
The Billboard Hot 100 on July 24th, 1972.
A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date:
Lean On Me - Bill Withers
Too Late To Turn Back Now - Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan
Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass
(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right - Luther Ingram
Play the top hits from 1972.
A Spotify playlist of songs from 1972. Take a trip back to the days of Elton John, Lou Reed, Al Green and Don McLean.
The Godfather
Top movie.
The top movie on this date was "The Godfather".
Take me back to July 24th, 1972!
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is July 24th, 1972, and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.
It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. In America, the song Lean On Me by Bill Withers is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Puppy Love by Donny Osmond is the number-one hit song.
Richard Nixon is the President of the United States, and the movie The Godfather is at the top of the box office. Edward Heath is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, the hippie look from the 1960s is still popular. Clothing items such as tie dye shirts, bell-bottoms, midi skirts, gauchos and Mexican blouses are being worn by women. Meanwhile, men are wearing dark satin shirts, ethnic-looking tunics, bell bottom jeans, tweed sports jackets and turtlenecks.
It's 1972, so radio stations are playing songs from artists such as Don McLean, Harry Nilsson, Hot Butter, Neil Young, The Moody Blues, Roberta Flack, Bill Withers and Johnny Nash. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Jackie Robinson, Janet Munro, Harry S. Truman, and Lyndon B. Johnson would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Steptoe and Son", "Here's Lucy", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", and "The Partridge Family".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "JOT the Dot", "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", and "All in the Family". Popular toys at the moment include Troll doll, Twister mat, Crissy (doll), and Kenner SSP Racers.
News
News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 24th, 1972.
The Watergate Scandal begins.
The Watergate Scandal begins.
The Watergate scandal started in the summer of 1972, when five men were arrested while trying to bug the offices of the Democratic National Committee. A security aide for the Republican Party was among the five men that were detained. The scandal exploded on August 1st, 1972, when the Washington Post reported that campaign money for Richard Nixon's presidential campaign had somehow ended up in the bank account of one of the burglars.
The Co-ed Killer is targeting students in California.
The Co-ed Killer is targeting students in California.
Between May of 1972 and April of 1973, serial killer Edmund Kemper (aka the "Co-ed Killer") was targeting female college students in California.
Music cassette tapes are becoming popular.
Music cassette tapes are becoming popular.
Audio cassettes started becoming widespread from about 1972 onward. Although they lacked the sound quality of vinyl records, they were far more convenient and portable.
Color TV surpasses black-and-white.
Color TV surpasses black-and-white.
Sales of color TV sets were beginning to surpass sales of the older black-and-white models. By this stage, almost all of the popular daytime networks were broadcasting in color.
The US is winding down its involvement in the Vietnam War.
The US is winding down its involvement in the Vietnam War.
During 1972, the war in Vietnam was still ongoing. However, the US had greatly reduced their presence in the country. Between 1971 and 1972, the number of US troops in Vietnam fell from 156,800 to 24,200. Instead of keeping soldiers on the ground, the US shifted its focus to providing air support while negotiators in Paris tried to hammer out a peace agreement.
Who were the best NBA players in 1972?
Who were the best NBA players in 1972?
The best NBA players in 1972 were Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John Havlicek, Spencer Haywood, Jerry West and Walt Frazier.
Best soccer players.
Best soccer players.
In 1972, the best soccer players were Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, Günter Netzer, Johan Cruyff, Piet Keizer, Kazimierz Deyna, Gordon Banks, Barry Hulshoff, Włodzimierz Lubański and Bobby Moore.
The Godfather.
The Godfather.
"The Godfather" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1972.
Roberta Flack - "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"
Roberta Flack - "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"
"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack would go on to win a Grammy for 1972's Song of the Year.
1972 in movies.
1972 in movies.
Movies released in 1972 included The Godfather, The Poseidon Adventure, "What's Up, Doc?", Behind the Green Door, Deliverance, Super Fly, Cabaret, The Getaway, Fritz the Cat, The Legend of Boggy Creek, Jeremiah Johnson, Blacula and Silent Running.
Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger.
Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger.
US President Richard Nixon and his National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger were both named Time Person of the Year in 1972. Nixon and Kissinger had made history by traveling to China to "open up a dialogue."
1972 in music.
1972 in music.
The Billboard Charts in 1972 were dominated by Don McLean, Roberta Flack, Gilbert O'Sullivan, America, Joe Tex, Looking Glass and Al Green.
Have a nice day!
Have a nice day!
The smiley face and phrases such as "Have a nice day!" and "Have a happy day!" were being plastered onto t-shirts, mugs, and badges.
Bell-bottoms.
Bell-bottoms.
Bell-bottoms (flares) were in fashion.
Wallpaper.
Wallpaper.
Wallpaper was extremely common in people's homes throughout the 1970s and 1980s. It wasn't until the mid-late 1980s that "modernism" started to creep in.
Office workers are using typewriters.
Office workers are using typewriters.
Although personal computers began to emerge during the 1970s, typewriters were still the norm for most office workers.
The Volkswagen Beetle.
The Volkswagen Beetle.
The Volkswagen Beetle was one of the most common cars on the road. Sales of the vehicle increased following the release of the 1968 film The Love Bug (and its subsequent spin-offs).
The Hippie movement.
The Hippie movement.
The hippie counterculture reached its peak during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The movement, which sprung up in opposition to the Vietnam War, was centered around peace, psychedelic music, sexual liberation, bright colors, and drugs such as LSD and marijuana.
Lava lamps are all the rage.
Lava lamps are all the rage.
Sales of lava lamps increased in the late 1960s. It wasn't until the second half of the 1970s that they started to go out of fashion.
The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity.
The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity.
The afro hairstyle took off during the 1960s and early 1970s. Public figures such as Angela Davis, Pam Grier, Jimi Hendrix, and the Jackson 5 were among those who sported the style.
The push-button telephone.
The push-button telephone.
Push-button telephones were beginning to replace the older rotary-style landlines.
Information
Facts.
Basic facts and information about this date:
Exactly 51 years have passed since July 24th, 1972.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 30 of 1972.
Leap Year: 1972 was a leap year, which means that it contained 366 days instead of 365 (with an extra day in February).
Age: People born on July 24th, 1972, are now 51 years old.
Generation: People born in 1972 belong to the Generation X generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 80780400.
Personality traits.
Check out our personality summary for people who were born on July 24th, 1972.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Events
Around this time.
Notable events that happened close to July 24th, 1972.
July 1st, 1972: The first Gay Pride march in England is held.
July 6th, 1972: American actor Brandon deWilde is killed in a car collision.
July 9th, 1972: 5 Catholics are killed by the British Army in the Springhill estate in West Belfast, Northern Ireland.
July 12th, 1972: George McGovern is selected as the Democratic Party nominee for the 1972 US presidential election.
July 21st, 1972: Bloody Friday: The Provisional IRA detonate 22 bombs in Northern Ireland.
This date: July 24th, 1972
July 26th, 1972: The horror film "Blacula" is released.
July 30th, 1972: The survival film "Deliverance", starring Jon Voight and Burt Reynolds, is released in movie theaters.
August 10th, 1972: Paul McCartney and his wife Linda are arrested for possession of cannabis in Gotenborg, Sweden.
August 11th, 1972: The last American ground combat unit leaves Vietnam.
August 22nd, 1972: The International Olympic Committee suspends Rhodesia due to its racist policies.
Zodiac info
Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.
Zodiac and birthstone information.
NEW! Check out our personality summary image for this birth date.
Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 24th, 1972, will have the star sign Leo.
Zodiac Element: Fire.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1972 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
Native American Zodiac: July 24th, 1972 falls under the Salmon.
Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.
Photos of 1970s fashion.
Photographs of 1970s fashion and hairstyles.
Photos of 1970s fashion.
Television shows
TV shows in 1972.
Television shows that people were watching in July 1972.
TV shows from July, 1972.
The Rookies
The Rookies
American police series.
Emergency!
Emergency!
TV series about a fire department in LA.
Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
American sitcom starring Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson.
Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs
British drama series about the aristocratic Bellamy family and their household staff.
Soul Train
Soul Train
American music program that was dedicated to funk, soul and R&B music.
McMillan & Wife
McMillan & Wife
TV show about a San Francisco police commissioner and his wife Sally.
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
Variety show starring pop singers Sonny Bono and Cher.
The Two Ronnies
The Two Ronnies
British comedy sketch show starring Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett.
All in the Family
All in the Family
American sitcom about the life of a working-class father and his family.
Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
American Western series about two outlaws called Hannibal Heyes and Jedediah "Kid" Curry.
The Partridge Family
The Partridge Family
Musical sitcom starring Shirley Jones.
The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Starring Tony Randall as Felix Unger and Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison.
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Sitcom about a career-oriented woman who moves to Minneapolis after separating from her partner.
The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Variety show hosted by Flip Wilson.
McCloud
McCloud
A New Mexico deputy marshall gets assigned to Manhattan's 27th Precinct.
It mentions that '72 is generation X, which made me think of Twitter changing to X now.
The songs that were popular at the time and the Movie The Godfather was popular. Like Brandy your a fine wine, by Looking glass as this mentions. Ah, ok project looking glass is what I thought of. Amongst other happenings.
BestOfDate Search for date Search for a date... July 24th, 1972 July 24th, 1972, was a Monday. It was Day 206 of 1972. The decade was the Seventies.
Exactly 51 years have passed since July 24th, 1972.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
July 24th, 1972 On This Day What happened on this date? Notable events that occurred on July 24th, 1972.
Lance Reventlow dies in a plane crash. Song charts Popular songs. On July 24th, 1972, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK.
United States: Lean On Me - Bill Withers United Kingdom: Puppy Love - Donny Osmond The Billboard Hot 100 on July 24th, 1972. A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date:
Lean On Me - Bill Withers Too Late To Turn Back Now - Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right - Luther Ingram Play the top hits from 1972. A Spotify playlist of songs from 1972. Take a trip back to the days of Elton John, Lou Reed, Al Green and Don McLean. The Godfather Top movie. The top movie on this date was "The Godfather".
Take me back to July 24th, 1972! Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is July 24th, 1972, and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.
It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. In America, the song Lean On Me by Bill Withers is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Puppy Love by Donny Osmond is the number-one hit song.
Richard Nixon is the President of the United States, and the movie The Godfather is at the top of the box office. Edward Heath is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, the hippie look from the 1960s is still popular. Clothing items such as tie dye shirts, bell-bottoms, midi skirts, gauchos and Mexican blouses are being worn by women. Meanwhile, men are wearing dark satin shirts, ethnic-looking tunics, bell bottom jeans, tweed sports jackets and turtlenecks.
It's 1972, so radio stations are playing songs from artists such as Don McLean, Harry Nilsson, Hot Butter, Neil Young, The Moody Blues, Roberta Flack, Bill Withers and Johnny Nash. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Jackie Robinson, Janet Munro, Harry S. Truman, and Lyndon B. Johnson would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Steptoe and Son", "Here's Lucy", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", and "The Partridge Family".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "JOT the Dot", "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", and "All in the Family". Popular toys at the moment include Troll doll, Twister mat, Crissy (doll), and Kenner SSP Racers.
News News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events. These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 24th, 1972.
The Watergate Scandal begins. The Watergate Scandal begins. The Watergate scandal started in the summer of 1972, when five men were arrested while trying to bug the offices of the Democratic National Committee. A security aide for the Republican Party was among the five men that were detained. The scandal exploded on August 1st, 1972, when the Washington Post reported that campaign money for Richard Nixon's presidential campaign had somehow ended up in the bank account of one of the burglars.
The Co-ed Killer is targeting students in California. The Co-ed Killer is targeting students in California. Between May of 1972 and April of 1973, serial killer Edmund Kemper (aka the "Co-ed Killer") was targeting female college students in California.
Music cassette tapes are becoming popular. Music cassette tapes are becoming popular. Audio cassettes started becoming widespread from about 1972 onward. Although they lacked the sound quality of vinyl records, they were far more convenient and portable.
Color TV surpasses black-and-white. Color TV surpasses black-and-white. Sales of color TV sets were beginning to surpass sales of the older black-and-white models. By this stage, almost all of the popular daytime networks were broadcasting in color.
The US is winding down its involvement in the Vietnam War. The US is winding down its involvement in the Vietnam War. During 1972, the war in Vietnam was still ongoing. However, the US had greatly reduced their presence in the country. Between 1971 and 1972, the number of US troops in Vietnam fell from 156,800 to 24,200. Instead of keeping soldiers on the ground, the US shifted its focus to providing air support while negotiators in Paris tried to hammer out a peace agreement.
Who were the best NBA players in 1972? Who were the best NBA players in 1972? The best NBA players in 1972 were Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John Havlicek, Spencer Haywood, Jerry West and Walt Frazier.
Best soccer players. Best soccer players. In 1972, the best soccer players were Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, Günter Netzer, Johan Cruyff, Piet Keizer, Kazimierz Deyna, Gordon Banks, Barry Hulshoff, Włodzimierz Lubański and Bobby Moore.
The Godfather. The Godfather. "The Godfather" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1972.
Roberta Flack - "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" Roberta Flack - "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack would go on to win a Grammy for 1972's Song of the Year.
1972 in movies. 1972 in movies. Movies released in 1972 included The Godfather, The Poseidon Adventure, "What's Up, Doc?", Behind the Green Door, Deliverance, Super Fly, Cabaret, The Getaway, Fritz the Cat, The Legend of Boggy Creek, Jeremiah Johnson, Blacula and Silent Running.
Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger. Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger. US President Richard Nixon and his National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger were both named Time Person of the Year in 1972. Nixon and Kissinger had made history by traveling to China to "open up a dialogue."
1972 in music. 1972 in music. The Billboard Charts in 1972 were dominated by Don McLean, Roberta Flack, Gilbert O'Sullivan, America, Joe Tex, Looking Glass and Al Green.
Have a nice day! Have a nice day! The smiley face and phrases such as "Have a nice day!" and "Have a happy day!" were being plastered onto t-shirts, mugs, and badges.
Bell-bottoms. Bell-bottoms. Bell-bottoms (flares) were in fashion.
Wallpaper. Wallpaper. Wallpaper was extremely common in people's homes throughout the 1970s and 1980s. It wasn't until the mid-late 1980s that "modernism" started to creep in.
Office workers are using typewriters. Office workers are using typewriters. Although personal computers began to emerge during the 1970s, typewriters were still the norm for most office workers.
The Volkswagen Beetle. The Volkswagen Beetle. The Volkswagen Beetle was one of the most common cars on the road. Sales of the vehicle increased following the release of the 1968 film The Love Bug (and its subsequent spin-offs).
The Hippie movement. The Hippie movement. The hippie counterculture reached its peak during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The movement, which sprung up in opposition to the Vietnam War, was centered around peace, psychedelic music, sexual liberation, bright colors, and drugs such as LSD and marijuana.
Lava lamps are all the rage. Lava lamps are all the rage. Sales of lava lamps increased in the late 1960s. It wasn't until the second half of the 1970s that they started to go out of fashion.
The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity. The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity. The afro hairstyle took off during the 1960s and early 1970s. Public figures such as Angela Davis, Pam Grier, Jimi Hendrix, and the Jackson 5 were among those who sported the style.
The push-button telephone. The push-button telephone. Push-button telephones were beginning to replace the older rotary-style landlines.
Information Facts. Basic facts and information about this date:
Exactly 51 years have passed since July 24th, 1972. Week Number: This date occurred during Week 30 of 1972. Leap Year: 1972 was a leap year, which means that it contained 366 days instead of 365 (with an extra day in February). Age: People born on July 24th, 1972, are now 51 years old. Generation: People born in 1972 belong to the Generation X generation. Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 80780400. Personality traits. Check out our personality summary for people who were born on July 24th, 1972.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Events Around this time. Notable events that happened close to July 24th, 1972.
July 1st, 1972: The first Gay Pride march in England is held. July 6th, 1972: American actor Brandon deWilde is killed in a car collision. July 9th, 1972: 5 Catholics are killed by the British Army in the Springhill estate in West Belfast, Northern Ireland. July 12th, 1972: George McGovern is selected as the Democratic Party nominee for the 1972 US presidential election. July 21st, 1972: Bloody Friday: The Provisional IRA detonate 22 bombs in Northern Ireland. This date: July 24th, 1972 July 26th, 1972: The horror film "Blacula" is released. July 30th, 1972: The survival film "Deliverance", starring Jon Voight and Burt Reynolds, is released in movie theaters. August 10th, 1972: Paul McCartney and his wife Linda are arrested for possession of cannabis in Gotenborg, Sweden. August 11th, 1972: The last American ground combat unit leaves Vietnam. August 22nd, 1972: The International Olympic Committee suspends Rhodesia due to its racist policies. Zodiac info Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information. Zodiac and birthstone information.
NEW! Check out our personality summary image for this birth date.
Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 24th, 1972, will have the star sign Leo. Zodiac Element: Fire. Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1972 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood). The Life Path Number for this date is 5. Native American Zodiac: July 24th, 1972 falls under the Salmon. Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby. Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily. Photos of 1970s fashion. Photographs of 1970s fashion and hairstyles.
Photos of 1970s fashion.
Television shows TV shows in 1972. Television shows that people were watching in July 1972.
TV shows from July, 1972.
The Rookies The Rookies American police series.
Emergency! Emergency! TV series about a fire department in LA.
Sanford and Son Sanford and Son American sitcom starring Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson.
Upstairs, Downstairs Upstairs, Downstairs British drama series about the aristocratic Bellamy family and their household staff.
Soul Train Soul Train American music program that was dedicated to funk, soul and R&B music.
McMillan & Wife McMillan & Wife TV show about a San Francisco police commissioner and his wife Sally.
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour Variety show starring pop singers Sonny Bono and Cher.
The Two Ronnies The Two Ronnies British comedy sketch show starring Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett.
All in the Family All in the Family American sitcom about the life of a working-class father and his family.
Alias Smith and Jones Alias Smith and Jones American Western series about two outlaws called Hannibal Heyes and Jedediah "Kid" Curry.
The Partridge Family The Partridge Family Musical sitcom starring Shirley Jones.
The Odd Couple The Odd Couple Starring Tony Randall as Felix Unger and Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison.
The Mary Tyler Moore Show The Mary Tyler Moore Show Sitcom about a career-oriented woman who moves to Minneapolis after separating from her partner.
The Flip Wilson Show The Flip Wilson Show Variety show hosted by Flip Wilson.
McCloud McCloud A New Mexico deputy marshall gets assigned to Manhattan's 27th Precinct.
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