What Happened on August 25, 1972

Famous Birthdays

  • Bryan Stoltenberg, corner (NY Giants)
  • Marlo Perry, NFL linebacker (Buffalo Bills)
  • Marvin Harrison, American Pro Football HOF wide receiver (Super Bowl XLI Indianapolis Colts; First-team All-Pro 1999, 2002, 06; 8 x Pro Bowl), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Tony Dumas, NBA guard (Dallas Mavericks)
Born in 1972

Famous Deaths

  • Juan Carlos Paz, composer, dies at 71
  • Robert Denzler, Swiss concert pianist, conductor, champion of contemporary music, and composer, dies at 80
1972 Highlights

About August 25, 1972

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

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