Historical Events
- Angela Davis, African American activist, acquitted of killing a white guard
- French Open Men's Tennis: Andrés Gimeno of Spain wins his only major singles title; beats Frenchman Patrick Proisy 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-1
Famous Birthdays
- Derian Hatcher, American hockey defenseman (NHL All Star 1997, Dallas Stars), born in Sterling Heights, Michigan
- Rob Huebel, American comedian
- [Domenica] Nikka Costa, American pop and soul singer-songwriter, and musician, born in Tokyo, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Godfried Devreese, Belgian violinist, composer (Gothic Symphony), and conductor, dies at 79
1972 Highlights
About June 4, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Candy Man - Sammy Davis, Jr. with The Mike Curb Congregation
#1 Song: Metal Guru - T Rex
