Historical Events
- Dimitrios Papadopoulos becomes 269th patriarch of Constantinople
Music Concert
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles final live performance, in Washington D.C.
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron Glenn, American NFL cornerback and kick returner (NY Jets), born in Humble, Texas
Famous Weddings
Robert Wagner & Natalie Wood
American actress Natalie Wood (33) weds American actor Robert Wagner (40) for the second time, aboard the Ramblin' Rose, moored off Malibu, California
Famous Deaths
- Giorgio Nataletti, Italian composer, dies at 65
- Max Zehnder, Swiss composer, dies at 70
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About July 16, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lean On Me - Bill Withers
#1 Song: Puppy Love - Donny Osmond
