Historical Events
Cricket Debut
Test Cricket debut of Tony Greig, v Australia at Old Trafford (57/62)
Famous Birthdays
- Christian Mayrleb, Austrian footballer
- David Sloan, NFL tight end (Detroit Lions)
- P[eter] J[ason] Farley, Hackensack, bass (Trixter-Give It To Me Good)
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Rushing, American blues pianist and singer, known as"Mr. Five By Five", dies at 70
1972 Highlights
About June 8, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Candy Man - Sammy Davis, Jr. with The Mike Curb Congregation
#1 Song: Metal Guru - T Rex
