What Happened on August 21, 1972

Historical Events

  • 1st hot air balloon flight over Alps
  • 33rd Venice Film Festival opens
  • British dock strike ends after dockers accept an amended Jones-Adlington Agreement
  • Grace Slick maced by police when a band official called cops, pigs
  • Republican convention opens in Miami Beach
  • US orbiting astronomy observatory Copernicus launched

About August 21, 1972

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass
  • UK #1 Song: School's Out - Alice Cooper