What Happened on March 15, 1972

Historical Events

The Godfather

"The Godfather", based on the book by Mario Puzo, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, premieres in NYC (Academy Awards Best Picture 1973)

  • Danish airliner hit mountain in Sheikdom of Oman killing 112
  • NASA selects 3 part configuration for Space Shuttle
  • Two British soldiers killed when attempting to defuse a bomb in Belfast; an RUC officer is also killed in an IRA attack in Coalisland, County Tyrone
1972 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Filip Dewulf, Belgian tennis star
  • Mark Hoppus, American rock singer and bass player (+44; blink-182), born in Ridgecrest, California
  • Mike Tomlin, American football coach (Super Bowl XLIII Pittsburgh Steelers; most consecutive non-losing seasons to begin NFL coaching career: 17), born in Hampton, Virginia
  • Oliver Gibson, NFL defensive tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Born in 1972

Famous Deaths

  • Aleksandr Ivanovich Laktionov, Russian painter (b. 1910)
1972 Highlights

About March 15, 1972

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Heart Of Gold - Neil Young
  • UK #1 Song: Without You - Nilsson