Historical Events
- 22nd Berlin International Film Festival: "The Canterbury Tales" wins the Golden Bear
- 45 countries leave the Sterling Area, allowing their currencies to fluctuate independently of the British Pound
- Bernice Gera becomes first female umpire in US pro baseball, Geneva Senators and Auburn Twins in Geneva, New York
- Hurricane Agnes becomes America's costliest natural disaster, affecting 15 states, with 119 deaths and $3 billion in damage
Agreement of Interest
US President Nixon & his Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman agree to use CIA to cover up Watergate
- US President Nixon signs act barring sex discrimination in college sports
Famous Birthdays
- Cory Schlesinger, American football fullback (Detroit Lions), born in Columbus, Nebraska
- Larry Whigham, NFL safety (NE Patriots)
- Roell Preston, NFL wide receiver (Atlanta Falcons)
- Ron Corning, American television anchor
Selma Blair (50 years old)
American actress (Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde), born in Southfield, Michigan
Zinedine Zidane (50 years old)
French soccer midfielder/Real Madrid manager (Champions League 2016-17-18, World Cup 1998), born in Marseille, France
Born in 1972
Famous Deaths
- Elton Britt, American country singer-songwriter, and guitarist (Saturday Night Jamboree), dies of a heart attack at 58
About June 23, 1972
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Candy Man - Sammy Davis, Jr. with The Mike Curb Congregation
#1 Song: Vincent - Don Mclean
