Historical Events
Baseball Hall of Fame
Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
Famous Birthdays
Big Show (51 years old)
American professional wrestler, born in Aiken, South Carolina
- Marcus Pollard, American NFL tight end (Indianapolis Colts), born in Lanett, Alabama
- Ted Yoder, American Yoderizing musician (hammered dulcimer), born in Goshen, Indiana
Famous Deaths
- Márkos Vamvakaris, Greek musician and rebetiko songwriter, dies at 66
1972 Highlights
About February 8, 1972
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Stay Together - Al Green
#1 Song: Telegram Sam - T Rex
