Historical Events
- The F-15 Eagle flies for the first time.
Famous Birthdays
- Bryce Bevill, CFL defensive back (Saskatchewan Roughriders), born in Hyattsville, Maryland
- Clint Robinson, Australian K-1 1k canoeist (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Brisbane, Queensland
- Jill Arrington, American sports reporter, born in Conyers, Georgia
- Maya Rudolph, American actress and comedian (Bridemaids), born in Gainesville, Florida
- Takako Fuji, Japanese actress (The Grudge / Ju-on), born in Tokyo, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi, Austrian-Japanese politician, dies at 77
1972 Highlights
About July 27, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan
- #1 Song: Puppy Love - Donny Osmond