Historical Events
Ms. Vol 1, No. 1
Feminist magazine "Ms" founded by Gloria Steinem publishes its first regular issue with Wonder Woman on the cover
- Galt MacDermot, Gerome Ragni and James Rado's hippie musical "Hair" closes at Biltmore Theater, NYC, after 1750 performances
Follies
Stephen Sondheim's "Follies" closes at Winter Garden Theater, NYC, after 524 performances
- The first Gay Pride march in England takes place.
Famous Birthdays
- Alex Machacek, Austrian jazz fusion musician (Featuring Ourselves), born in Tulln an der Donau, Austria
- Corey Hirsch, Canadian ice hockey goalie (Olympic silver 1994; Vancouver Canucks) and broadcaster (Sportsnet, Vancouver Canucks radio), born in Medicine Hat, Canada
About July 1, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Dominion Day (Canada)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond
- #1 Song: Take Me Back 'Ome - Slade