Historical Events
- Bugojno group is caught by Yugoslav security forces.
- Jigme Singye Wangchuk becomes king of Bhutan at 16
Famous Birthdays
- Jen Miller [Reverent Jen], American performance artist, born in Silver Spring, Maryland
- Kaiō Hiroyuki, Japanese sumo wrestler
Famous Weddings
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (24) weds Sarah Hugill
Famous Deaths
- Bobby Ramirez, American drummer (White Trash), killed at 23 in bar brawl
About July 24, 1972
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan
#1 Song: Puppy Love - Donny Osmond
