Historical Events
- 22nd NFL Pro Bowl, LA Memorial Coliseum: AFC beats NFC, 26-13; MVPs: Jan Stenerud, Kansas City Chiefs, PK; Willie Lanier, Kansas City Chiefs, LB
Schenk European Champion
Ard Schenk becomes European all-round skating champion
- Bootlegger sells wood alcohol to a wedding party, killing 100 in New Delhi
- Entire population of Istanbul is placed under 24 hour house arrest
Famous Birthdays
- Ewen Bremner, Scottish actor, born in Portobello, United Kingdom
- Gary Harrell, American football player (NY Giants, Frankfurt Galaxy), born in Miami, Florida
- Kez McCorvey, American NFL wide receiver (Detroit Lions), born in Gautier, Mississippi
- Marcel Wouda, Dutch swimmer, born in Tilburg, Netherlands
- Tanya Harding, Australian softball pitcher (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Brisbane, Queensland
Famous Deaths
- Big Maybelle [Mabel Smith], American R&B singer (A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On; Candy), dies from complications of diabetes at 47
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About January 23, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 3 months and 3 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: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) - New Seekers
