Historical Events
- "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" opens at Playhouse NYC for 1,065 performances
- Bangladesh becomes a member of the British Commonwealth
Event of Interest
British Prime Minister Edward Heath confirms that a plan to conduct an arrest operation, in the event of a riot during the march on 30 January 1972, was known to British government Ministers in advance
- Hungary revises its constitution to declare itself a socialist state
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Jack, American NFL cornerback (Atlanta Falcons), born in Dallas, Texas
- Jeff Wilkins, American football kicker (Super Bowl XXXIV St Louis Rams; Pro Bowl & NFL scoring leader 2003), born in Youngstown, Ohio
- Rivaldo, Brazilian footballer (Brazil national team 1993-2003), born in Recife, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Adolf Bach, German language professor and sociologist, dies at 82
- Billy Burke, American golfer (US Open 1931), dies at 69
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About April 19, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 7 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
