What Happened on April 11, 1972

Historical Events

  • Benjamin Hooks named to Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 1st African-American to serve
  • USSR performs underground nuclear test

Famous Birthdays

  • Balls Mahoney [Jonathan Rechner], American professional wrestler, born in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey (d. 2016)
Born in 1972
1972 Highlights

About April 11, 1972

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
  • UK #1 Song: Amazing Grace - The Pipes & Drums & Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards