Historical Events
Album Release
David Bowie releases his breakthrough album "The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars"
- Explosion at world's largest coal mine kills 427 (Wankie, Rhodesia)
- Gold hits record $60 an ounce in London
- US bombs Haiphong, North-Vietnam; 1000s killed
Famous Birthdays
- Cristina Scabbia, Italian gothic metal singer-songwriter (Lacuna Coil), born in Milan, Italy
- Dulip Liyanage, Sri Lankan cricketer (right armed fast-medium Test bowler)
- Erin Woodley, Canadian synchronized swimmer (Olympic silver 1996), born in Mississauga, Ontario
- Frankie King, NBA guard (LA Lakers)
- Gary Downs, running back (Atlanta Falcons)
- Jeff Williams, Australian baseball pitcher (Olympics 1996)
- Marko Kiprusoff, Turku FIN, NHL defenseman (Team Finland, Montreal)
1972 Highlights
About June 6, 1972
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
