Historical Events
Music History
1st tour by Paul McCartney & Wings in France
Event of Interest
Kwame Nkrumah is re-buried in Nkroful in his native Ghana
- Springhill Massacre: British snipers shoot dead five Catholic civilians and wounded two others in Springhill, Belfast
- The ceasefire between the Provisional IRA and the British Army comes to an end
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: American Stan Smith beats Ilie Năstase of Romania 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 for his only Wimbledon title
Famous Birthdays
- Derek Mills, American athlete (Olympic gold 4x400m relay 1996; World C'ship gold 4x400m relay 1995), born in Washington, D.C.
Famous Deaths
- Robert Weede [Wiedefeld], American operatic and musical theater baritone (Metropolitan Opera, 1937-48; The Most Happy Fella), dies at 69
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About July 9, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 9 months and 16 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
