Historical Events
- 26th Tony Awards: "Sticks and Bones" (play) & "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" (musical) win
- Apollo 16 astronauts explore the moon's surface
- The Sunday Times Insight Team publish their account of the events of 'Bloody Sunday'
Famous Birthdays
- Patricia Manterola, Mexican singer and actress (Apuesta por un Amor), born in Mexico City
- Pierre Labrie, Canadian poet, born in Mont-Joli, Quebec
- Rachel Hetherington, Australian golfer (ANA Inspiration 2001 runner-up, 8 LPGA Tour titles), born in Port Macquarie, NSW
- Sonya Smith, Venezuelan-American actress (Cara Sucia), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About April 23, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
#1 Song: Amazing Grace - The Pipes & Drums & Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
