Historical Events
- Angela Davis, African American activist, acquitted of killing a white guard
- French Open Men's Tennis: Andrés Gimeno of Spain wins his only major singles title; beats Frenchman Patrick Proisy 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-1
Famous Birthdays
- Derian Hatcher, American hockey defenseman (NHL All Star 1997, Dallas Stars), born in Sterling Heights, Michigan
- Rob Huebel, American comedian and actor (Human Giant), born in Columbia, South Carolina
- [Domenica] Nikka Costa, American pop and soul singer-songwriter, and musician, born in Tokyo, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Godfried Devreese, Belgian violist, conductor, and composer (Elf Dance; Gothic Symphony), dies at 79
- Luís Jardim, Portuguese session and touring percussionist, (Seal, Frankie Goes to Hollywood), born on the island of Madeira
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About June 4, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 1 month and 3 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
