Historical Events
- "Sanford & Son" starring Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson premieres on NBC TV
Margrethe II of Denmark
Margrethe II of Denmark becomes the first Queen of Denmark since 1412
- WMAH TV channel 19 in Biloxi, Mississippi (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WMAU TV channel 17 in Bude, Mississippi (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WMAW TV channel 14 in Meridian, Mississippi (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Predrag Gosta, Serbian-American conductor (Makris Symphony Orchestra, 2015-present), harpsichordist, and baritone, born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia (now Serbia)
- Raimondas Rumšas, Lithuanian cyclist, born in Šilutė, Lithuania
Famous Deaths
- Frederik IX, King of Denmark (1947-72), dies at 72
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About January 14, 1972
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Makar Sankranti / Pongal (India)
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
