What Happened on March 6, 1972

Historical Events

Golf Record

Jack Nicklaus, passes Arnold Palmer as golf's all-time money winner

  • Keswick to Penrith railway officially closes

Famous Birthdays

  • Jamal Anderson, American football fullback who was First-team All-Pro & Pro Bowl 1998; Atlanta Falcons, born in Newark, New Jersey
  • Paul Frlan, CFL linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

Shaquille O'Neal (52 years old)

American Basketball Hall of Fame center (4-time NBA champion, 3-time NBA Finals MVP, Olympic gold 1996), born in Newark, New Jersey


About March 6, 1972

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: Without You - Nilsson