What Happened on April 25, 1972

Historical Events

  • Hans-Werner Grosse glides 907.7 miles (1,461 km) in an AS-W-12

Famous Birthdays

  • Percell Gaskins, American football linebacker (Carolina Panthers), born in Daytona Beach, Florida
  • Sara Baras, Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer, born in San Fernando, Cádiz, Spain
Born in 1972

Famous Weddings

Bob Denver

Comedic actor Bob Denver (37) weds third wife Carole Abrahams

Famous Deaths

  • George Sanders, Russian actor (All About Eve-Academy Award 1950), commits suicide at 65
1972 Highlights

About April 25, 1972

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus

Holidays: Anzac Day (Australia, New Zealand)

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