Historical Events
- An 11-year-old boy killed by a rubber bullet fired by the British Army in Belfast; he was the first to die from a rubber bullet impact
- NASA Apollo 16 astronauts John Young & Charles Duke ride the Lunar Rover on the moon
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Falchi, Tampera Finland, actress (La Dolce Vita '90)
- Owen Finegan, Australian rugby union flanker (56 caps; ACT Brumbies, Leinster), born in Sydney, Australia
- Sabine Appelmans, Aalst Belg, tennis star (Strasbourg doubles final)
About April 22, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
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
