Historical Events
- An anti-internment march is held at Magilligan strand, County Derry; as the march nears the internment camp it is stopped by members of the Green Jackets and the Parachute Regiment of the British Army, who used barbed wire to close off the beach
Famous Birthdays
- Gabriel Macht, American actor (Suits), born in The Bronx, New York
- Gonzalo RodrÃguez, Uruguayan racing driver, born in Montevideo, Uruguay (d. 1999)
- Romi Paku, Japanese seiyu (voice actress), born in Tokyo, Japan
- Steve Scifres, American football offensive lineman (Dallas Cowboys), born in Colorado Springs, Colorado
1972 Highlights
About January 22, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
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
