Historical Events
- Geoge Harrison and Friends' triple live album set "The Concert for Bangladesh" released in UK
Rahman in Dacca
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman arrives in Dacca, East-Pakistan
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Lawler, American professional wrestler, born in Memphis, Tennessee (d. 2018)
- Thomas Lewis, American NFL wide receiver (NY Giants), born in Akron, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Aksel Larsen, Danish politician (b. 1897)
- Al Goodman, Russian-American orchestra leader (NBC Comedy Hour), dies at 81
- Georg Rendl, Austrian miner, beekeeper and writer (Satan on Earth), dies at 68
- Sverre Jordan, Norwegian composer, orchestra conductor and pianist (Norwegian Rapsody), dies at 82
1972 Highlights
About January 10, 1972
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: American Pie (Parts I & II) - Don McLean
- #1 Song: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) - New Seekers