Historical Events
- Geoge Harrison and Friends' "The Concert for Bangladesh" concert film, directed by Saul Swimmer released in the US
- NY Yankees agree to continue playing ball in the Bronx
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Calzaghe, Welsh boxer, (unified & lineal world super-middleweight title 2007; Ring magazine light-heavyweight title 2008), born in Hammersmith, London, England
- Jonas Bjorkman, Swedish tennis player (World #1 doubles 2001; 9 x Grand Slam doubles titles; Davis Cup 1994, 97, 98; Tour Finals 1994, 2006), born in Vaxjo Sweden
- Judith Godrèche, French actress (The Man in the Iron Mask; L'Auberge espagnole), and novelist (Point de côté), born in Paris
Famous Deaths
- Cristóbal Balenciaga, Spanish couturier 'The Master', dies at 77
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About March 23, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Horse With No Name - America
#1 Song: Without You - Nilsson
