What Happened on March 29, 1972

Famous Birthdays

  • Junichi Suwabe, Japanese voice actor, born in Tokyo
  • Michel Ancel, French game designer (Ubisoft), born in Monaco
  • Paul Kent, New Zealand swimmer (World C'ship SC gold 4x100m medley 1995), born in Auckland, New Zealand
  • Priti Patel, British politician (UK Home Secretary 2019-22), born in London, England
  • Rui Costa, Portuguese soccer midfielder (94 caps; Benfica, Fiorentina, AC Milan) and executive (President SL Benfica), born in Amadora, Portugal

Famous Deaths

  • J. Arthur Rank, British industrialist and film magnate, dies at 81
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights

About March 29, 1972

Day of the Week: Wednesday
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