Historical Events
- Egypt drops diplomatic relations with Jordan
- The Scarman Tribunal Report, an inquiry into the causes of violence during the summer of 1969 in N Ireland, is published, finding that the Royal Ulster Constabulary had been seriously at fault
Famous Birthdays
- Donald Blair, CFL slot back (Edmonton Eskimos)
- Hurvin McCormack, NFL defensive tackle (Dallas Cowboys)
- Jason Hervey, actor (Wayne Arnold-Wonder Years)
Famous Deaths
- Brian Donlevy, American actor (Barbary Coast, Glass Key, Wake Island), dies at 71
1972 Highlights
About April 6, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 13 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
