Historical Events
- Geoge Harrison and Friends' "The Concert for Bangladesh" concert film, directed by Saul Swimmer released in the US
- NY Yankees agree to continue playing ball in the Bronx
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Calzaghe, Welsh boxer, longest-reigning super-middleweight world champion in boxing history, born in Hammersmith, London, England
- Jonas Bjorkman, Swedish tennis star (Davis Cup 1994), born in Vaxjo Sweden
- Judith Godrèche, French actress (The Man in the Iron Mask; L'Auberge espagnole), and novelist (Point de côté), born in Paris
Famous Deaths
- Cristóbal Balenciaga, Spanish couturier 'The Master', dies at 77
About March 23, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Horse With No Name - America
#1 Song: Without You - Nilsson
