Historical Events
- TV drama "Emergency" with Randolph Mantooth and Robert Fuller premieres on NBC TV
Boxing Title Fight
World heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier stops Terry Daniels in 4 rounds in New Orleans to retain his WBC and WBA titles
Famous Birthdays
- Claudia Winkleman, English television presenter (Strictly Come Dancing), born in London, United Kingdom
- Ernie Reyes Jr., American actor & martial artist (Ernie-Sidekicks), born in San Jose, California
- Yang Yong-eun, South Korean golfer (PGA C'ship 2009), born in Seogwipo-si Jeju-do, South Korea
Famous Deaths
- Margaret "Daisy" Ashford, British child author who wrote "The Young Visiters" (Mister Salteena's Plan) aged 9, dies at 90
About January 15, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: American Pie (Parts I & II) - Don McLean
#1 Song: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) - New Seekers
