Historical Events
Hughes Denounces Bio "A Fake"
Billionaire Howard Hughes says Clifford Irving's autobiography on him is a fake - Irving goes on to serve prison time for the hoax
- British coal miners begin a national strike, the first for half a century
Laker's Streak Ends
Led by future Lakers star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee Bucks beat LA Lakers, 120-104, ending LA's consecutive win streak at 33, the longest winning streak in major league sports history
- Retired passenger liner Queen Elizabeth destroyed by fire in Hong Kong harbour
Famous Birthdays
- Angie Martinez, American radio and television personality, born in Brooklyn, New York
- Eddie Mason, American NFL linebacker (NY Jets), born in Siler City, North Carolina
- Jay Powell, American baseball pitcher (Florida Marlins), born in Meridian, Mississippi
- Mat Hoffman, American BMX rider and businessman (Hoffman BMX Bikes), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Sarah Beeny, English property developer and television presenter, born in Reading, England
Famous Deaths
- Ted Shawn, American modern dance pioneer and choreographer (Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers ), dies at 80
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About January 9, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 3 months and 10 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
