Historical Events
- 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 cricket fast-medium bowler (9 Tests, 17 wickets, BB 4/56; Colts CC), born in Kalutara, Sri Lanka
- Erin Woodley, Canadian synchronized swimmer (Olympic silver 1996), born in Mississauga, Ontario
- Marko Kiprusoff, Finnish ice hockey defenceman (World C'ship gold 1995, silver 1994, 98, 99, 2001; Olympic bronze 1994; Montreal Canadiens), born in Turku, Finland
About June 6, 1972
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 1 month and 1 day
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
