Historical Events
Sports History
New York Mets manager Gil Hodges collapses just minutes after completing a round of golf in West Palm Beach, Florida, and dies of a heart attack
Event of Interest
Tennessee Williams' "Small Craft Warnings" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Chico Slimani, Moroccan-British singer (It's Chico Time), born in Bridgend, Wales
Famous Deaths
- Franz Halder, German general (b. 1884)
Gil Hodges (1924-1972)
American Baseball HOF 1st baseman (8 x MLB All Star; Brooklyn/LA Dodgers; NY Mets; World Series 1955, 59, 69; Gold Glove Award 1957–59) and manager (Washington Senators, NY Mets), dies of a heart attack at 47
- Toshitsugu Takamatsu, Japanese Martial Arts Grandmaster (b. 1887)
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About April 2, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Horse With No Name - America
#1 Song: Without You - Nilsson
