Historical Events
- 1972 NFL Draft: Walt Patulski from University of Notre Dame first pick by Buffalo Bills
- 1st scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) introduced ($395)
Bloody Sunday Inquiry
British Prime Minister Edward Heath announces the appointment of Lord Chief Justice Lord Widgery to undertake an inquiry into the 13 deaths on 'Bloody Sunday' (30 January 1972)
- Kuala Lumpur becomes a city by a royal charter granted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.
"Harvest"
Reprise Records releases "Harvest", the 4th studio album by Neil Young; becomes best selling album in US, 1972
- The Ministry of Defence also issues a detailed account of the British Army's version of events during 'Bloody Sunday'
- Wings release single "Give Ireland Back to the Irish" in UK
Famous Birthdays
- Christian Ziege, German soccer left wing-back (72 caps; Bayern Munich) and manager (Germany U18, U19, FC Pinzgau), born in Berlin, Germany
- Franklyn Rose, West Indian cricket all-rounder (19 Tests, 53 wickets; 1 x 50; Jamaica, Northamptonshire CCC, Gauteng, Surrey CCC), born in Chalky Hill, Saint Ann, Jamaica
- Geoff Sanderson, Canadian ice hockey left wing (NHL All Star 1994, 97; World C'ships gold 1994, 97; Hartford Whalers, Columbus Blue jackets), born in Hay River, Canada
- Kami [Ukyō Kamimura], Japanese drummer (Malice Mizer), born in Ibaraki, Japan (d. 1999)
- Leymah Gbowee, Liberian peace activist (Gbowee Peace Foundation, 2011 Nobel Peace Prize for helping end Liberian Civil War), born in Liberia
- Yoshi DeHerrera, American TV personality, born in Colorado Springs, Colorado
About February 1, 1972
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: American Pie (Parts I & II) - Don McLean
#1 Song: Telegram Sam - T Rex
