Historical Events
Paul Simon
Columbia Records releases "Paul Simon", the second solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon; it includes singles "Mother and Child Reunion" and "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"
- Japanese Sgt. Shoichi Yokoi is found hiding in a Guam jungle, where he had been since the end of World War II.
- WRIP (now WDSI) TV channel 61 in Chattanooga, TN (IND) 1st broadcast
Famous Birthdays
- Beth Hart, American blues-rock singer-songwriter ("LA Song (Out of This Town)", Screamin' for My Supper), born in Los Angeles, California
- Jay Walker, American football quarterback (Minnesota Vikings), born in Los Angeles, California
- Naoshi Mizuta, Japanese composer, born in Kōchi
- Salima Davidson, American volleyball setter (Olympics 1996), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Ulla Werbrouck, Belgian judoka & politician, born in Izegem, Belgium
Famous Deaths
- Jerome Cowan, American actor (Blondie, Tab Hunter Show), dies at 74
About January 24, 1972
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 8 months and 9 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
