Historical Events
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Deaths
- A. M. Klein, Canadian modernist Jewish poet (Hath Not a Jew), dies at 63
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About August 20, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass
#1 Song: School's Out - Alice Cooper
