Historical Events
- 39th NFL Chicago All Star Game: Dallas 20, All Stars 7 (54,162)
Famous Birthdays
- Ed Templeton, American skateboarder (Toy Machine), born in Garden Grove, California
- Elizabeth Berkley, American actress (Jessie-Saved by the Bell, Showgirl), born in Farmington Hills, Michigan
- Yeom Jeong-ah, South Korean actress (A Tale of Two Sisters), born in Seoul
Famous Deaths
- Charu Majumdar, Indian revolutionary leader, dies in custody at 53
- Helen Traubel, American soprano, dies at 73
1972 Highlights
About July 28, 1972
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 8 months and 22 days
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
