Historical Events
Tony Greig Debuts
Test Cricket debut of Tony Greig, v Australia at Old Trafford (57/62)
Famous Birthdays
- Christian Mayrleb, Austrian soccer striker (30 caps; Austria Vienna 134 games, LASK Linz), born in Wels, Austria
- P[eter] J[ason] Farley, Hackensack, bass (Trixter-Give It To Me Good)
- Toby Gard, English video game designer (Lara Croft), born in Chelmsford, Essex, England
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Rushing, American jump blues singer, known as "Mr. Five By Five" (Count Basie Orchestra, 1935-48), and pianist, dies at 70
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About June 8, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 28 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
