Historical Events
- 4 civilians and 1 British soldier are injured in separate overnight shooting incidents in North Ireland
Baseball Record
Chicago White Sox Dick Allen is 4th player to homer into Comiskey Park's center field bleachers; previously slugged by only Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg, & Alex Johnson
Republicans Renominate Spiro Agnew
Republican convention (Miami Beach, Fla) renominates Vice President Spiro Agnew but not unanimously: 1 vote went to NBC newsman David Brinkley
1972 History
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Calvillo, American Canadian Football HOF quarterback (Grey Cup 2002, 09, 10; Grey Cup MVP 2002; CFL MOP 2003, 08, 09 Montreal Alouettes), born in Los Angeles, California
- Raul Casanova, Puerto Rican baseball player, born in Humacao, Puerto Rico
- Sheldon Benoit, CFL linebacker (BC Lions)
Famous Deaths
- Balys Dvarionas, Lithuanian pianist, composer and educator, dies at 68
About August 23, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass
#1 Song: School's Out - Alice Cooper
