What Happened on March 28, 1972

Historical Events

Burning Love

Elvis Presley records his final Top Ten hit, a cover of "Burning Love", written by Dennis Linde, and first recorded by Arthur Alexander

  • USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan

Sports History

Wilt Chamberlain plays his last pro basketball game


Famous Birthdays

  • Keith Tkachuk, Melrose MA, NHL left wing (Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix, USA)
  • Ledisi [Young], American Grammy Award-winning jazz and R&B singer-songwriter, and record producer (Pieces of Me; The Wild Card), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Mike Morton, linebacker (Oakland Raiders)
  • Nick Frost, English comedian and actor

About March 28, 1972

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: A Horse With No Name - America
  • UK #1 Song: Without You - Nilsson