Historical Events
- Aboriginal Tent Embassy protest for land rights begins on the lawn of Parliament House, Canberra, Australia. Longest continuous protest for indigenous rights in the world.
- Serbian air stewardess Vesna Vulovic survives 10,160m fall without parachute - world's highest fall without a parachute
1972 Highlights
About January 26, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Australia Day (Australia), Republic Day (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
