On This Day

What Happened in August 1972 (Part 2)

Historical Events


Famous Birthdays

  • Aug 28 Jay Witasick, American baseball player, born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • Aug 29 Michael Roan, American football tight end (Houston/Tennessee Oilers), born in Iowa City, Iowa
  • Aug 29 Bae Yong Joon, South Korean actor, born in Seoul, South Korea

Person of interestCameron Diaz

Aug 30 Cameron Diaz, American actress (Shrek, The Mask, My Best Friend's Wedding), born in Long Beach, California

Actress Cameron Diaz
Actress
Cameron Diaz
  • Aug 30 Jose Herrera, outfielder (Oakland A's), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
  • Aug 30 Pavel NedvÄ›d, Czech football player (Lazio, Juventus), born in Cheb, Czechoslovakia

Famous Weddings


Famous Deaths




What Happened in 1972