Historical Events
- An Irish Republican Army bomb starts a fire that destroys the Belfast Co-operative store
- Overloaded South Korean bus plunges into reservoir, killing 77
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Emma Ridley, American actress (Return to Oz, Boy Meets World), born in Hampstead, England
- Farrell Duclair, CFL fullback (Calgary Stampeders)
- Radosław Majdan, Polish footballer
- Stuart Carlisle, cricketer (Zimbabwe Test batsman 1995-)
Famous Deaths
- Rhys Gemmell, Australian tennis player (Australasian C'ships singles & doubles 1921), dies at 76
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About May 10, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
#1 Song: Amazing Grace - The Pipes & Drums & Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
