Historical Events
- Australian swing bowler Bob Massie takes 16 wickets (8-84 & 8-53) on Test cricket debut in 2nd Test vs England at Lord's
- The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) kill two British Army soldiers in separate attacks during the day and at midnight begins a "bi-lateral truce"
Famous Birthdays
- Garou [Pierre Garand], Canadian singer (La Rivière de notre enfance), born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
- Jerris McPhail, American football running back (Miami Dolphins), born in Clinton, North Carolina
Famous Weddings
Johnny Unitas
American NFL quarterback Johnny Unitas (39) weds second wife Sandra Lemon, until his death in 2002
Famous Divorces
Johnny Unitas
NFL quarterback Johnny Unitas (39) divorces first wife Dorothy Hoelle after nearly 2 decades of marriage
Famous Deaths
- David Lichine [Lichtenstein], Russian-American dancer and choreographer, dies at 61
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About June 26, 1972
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 51 years and 10 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond
#1 Song: Take Me Back 'Ome - Slade
