Historical Events
Music History
John Lennon and Yoko Ono are served with deportation papers by US Immigration Department
Music History
Singer James Brown performs two shows for over 1,000 detainees awaiting trial at the Adolescent Remand Shelter on Rikers Island, NYC
Famous Deaths
- Pie Traynor, American Baseball HOF 3rd baseman (MLB All-Star 1933, 34; World Series 1925 Pittsburgh Pirates) and manager (Pittsburgh Pirates 1934–39), dies at 72
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About March 16, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Heart Of Gold - Neil Young
#1 Song: Without You - Nilsson
