What Happened on June 8, 1972

Historical Events

Tony Greig Debuts

Test Cricket debut of Tony Greig, v Australia at Old Trafford (57/62)

Famous Birthdays

  • Christian Mayrleb, Austrian footballer
  • David Sloan, NFL tight end (Detroit Lions)
  • P[eter] J[ason] Farley, Hackensack, bass (Trixter-Give It To Me Good)
Born in 1972

Famous Deaths

  • Jimmy Rushing, American jump blues singer, known as "Mr. Five By Five" (Count Basie Orchestra, 1935-48), and pianist, dies at 70
1972 Highlights

About June 8, 1972

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 9 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Candy Man - Sammy Davis, Jr. with The Mike Curb Congregation
  • UK #1 Song: Metal Guru - T Rex