What Happened on August 5, 1972

Historical Events

  • Detroit Tigers shortstop Ed Brinkman commits an error, ending record streak of 72 games & 331 total chances without a misplay
  • Moody Blues re-issue their 1967 single "Nights in White Satin", and it reaches #2 on US charts, higher than the initial release

Famous Birthdays

  • Aaqib Javed, Pakistani cricketer and pace bowler (1989-98), born in Sheikhupura, Pakistan
  • Christian Olde Wolbers, Belgian heavy metal bassist and songwriter (Fear Factory), born in Antwerp, Belgium
  • Ikuto Hidaka, Japanese professional wrestler
  • John Wasdin, American baseball pitcher, 1997-2009 (Oakland A's, Boston Red Sox, 5 other MLB and 2 Japanese teams), born in Ft Belvoir, Virginia
Born in 1972

Famous Weddings

Patty Duke & John Astin

American "The Addams Family" actor John Astin (42) weds American actress Patty Duke (25); divorce 1985

Famous Deaths

  • Frederic Tozere, American stage and screen actor (Stanley - "Mr. Phillips"), dies at 71
  • Harry Hylton-Foster, Speaker of the British House of Commons (b. 1905)
1972 Highlights

About August 5, 1972

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan
  • UK #1 Song: Puppy Love - Donny Osmond