What Happened on April 12, 1972

Famous Birthdays

  • Paul Lo Duca, American baseball player, born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Şebnem Ferah, Turkish singer (Volvox), born in Yalova, Turkey
Born in 1972

Famous Deaths

  • C W Ceram [Kurt Marek], German/American writer (1st American), dies at 57
  • Henri Potiron, French composer, dies at 89
1972 Highlights

About April 12, 1972

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 11 months and 16 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