Historical Events
- American pole vaulter Bob Seagren breaks world record for the 4th and final time with 5.63m in Eugene, Oregon
- India and Pakistan sign Simla Agreement peace accord
Musical Finale
Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's musical "Fiddler on the Roof" with Zero Mostel, closes at the Broadway Theater, NYC, after 3,242 performances and 9 Tony Award wins
- Two Catholic civilians are shot and killed in Belfast by Loyalist paramilitaries, probably the Ulster Defence Association (UDA)
- US Open Women's Golf, Winged Foot GC: American Susie Maxwell Berning wins by 1 from Judy Rankin, Kathy Ahern & Pam Barnett
Famous Birthdays
- Darren Shan, Irish children's author
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Fielding Smith Jr., 10th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), dies at 95
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About July 2, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 9 months and 26 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
