Historical Events
- 1st baseball players' strike ends after 13 days
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron Lewis, American rock singer and songwriter (Staind - "It's Been Awhile"; "Eyes Wide Open"), born in Rutland, Vermont
- Dave Wohlabaugh, American NFL center and guard (NE Patriots), born in Hamburg, New York
- Mariusz Czerkawski, Polish NHL right wing (Edmonton Oilers), born in Radomsko, Poland
- Mike Kennedy, Canadian NHL left wing (Dallas Stars), born in Toronto, Ontario
1972 Highlights
About April 13, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
- #1 Song: Amazing Grace - The Pipes & Drums & Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards