Historical Events
- Four Provisional Irish Republican Army volunteers and four civilians killed when a bomb they were preparing exploded prematurely at a house in Belfast
- White House "plumbers" first break in at the Democratic National Headquarters and install listening devices at Watergate Complex in Washington, D.C.
Famous Birthdays
- Cheryl Demkowski, American ice dance skater (with partner Gregory Maddalone), born in Syracuse, New York
- Guidoni Junior Doriva, Brazilian footballer and manager, born in Mirassol. Brazil
- Michael Boogerd, Dutch cyclist
Famous Deaths
Edward VIII (1894-1972)
King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire and Emperor of India (Jan 20th, 1936 until his abdication on Dec 11th, 1936), dies at 77
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About May 28, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Take You There - The Staple Singers
#1 Song: Metal Guru - T Rex
