Famous Birthdays
- Billy Davis, American NFL wide receiver (Dallas Cowboys), born in El Paso, Texas
- D-Styles, American scratch DJ, born in the Philippines
- Daniel Andrews, Australian politician (Premier of Victoria 2014-), born in Williamstown, Australia
- Isabelle Boulay, French Canadian singer ("Parle-moi"), born in Sainte-Félicité, Quebec, Canada
- Mark Gasser, British concert pianist, born in Sheffield, Yorkshire
Famous Deaths
- (Andre) Brandon De Wilde, American stage and screen actor (The Member of the Wedding; Shane; Jamie; Hud), dies in a car crash at 30
- Vincent Valentine, West Indian cricket pace bowler (England 1933), dies
1972 Highlights
About July 6, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lean On Me - Bill Withers
#1 Song: Puppy Love - Donny Osmond
