Historical Events
- US female Figure Skating championship won by Janet Lynn
- US male Figure Skating championship won by Kenneth Shelley
- Vladimir Bukovski is exiled from USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Nek [Filippo Neviani], Italian singer-songwriter, born in Sassuolo, Modena
- Willie Clark, NFL cornerback (San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles), born in New Haven, Connecticut
Famous Deaths
- Chen Yi, Chinese military commander and politician (b. 1901)
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About January 6, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brand New Key - Melanie
#1 Song: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) - New Seekers
