Historical Events
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
- XI Winter Olympic Games opens in Sapporo, Japan (1st in Asia)
Famous Birthdays
- Jermaine Smith, NFL defensive tackle (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl 31)
- Keith Elias, NFL running back (NY Giants)
- Mart Poom, Estonian football player
- Tyrone Poole, NFL cornerback (Carolina Panthers)
Famous Deaths
- John Litel, American actor (Jezebel, Virginia City, My Hero), dies at 79
1972 Highlights
About February 3, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
