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