Historical Events
- Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani becomes Emir & Prime Minister of Qatar
- Red Wings rookie Henry Boucha scores in his first NHL Game in 5-4 win over Toronto Maple Leafs at Olympias Arena in Detroit, Michigan
- The Official IRA bombs Aldershot military barracks, the headquarters of the British Parachute Regiment, killing seven people; thought to be in retaliation for Bloody Sunday.
Nixon Meets Zhou Enlai
US President Richard Nixon, meets with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai in Beijing
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Sasse, American politician (Senator-R-Nebraska 2015-), born in Plainview, Nebraska
Michael Chang (52 years old)
American tennis player, coach (French Open 1989), born in Hoboken, New Jersey
About February 22, 1972
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Without You - Nilsson
#1 Song: Son of My Father - Chicory Tip
