Famous Birthdays
- Avi Nimni, Israeli footballer (Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.), born in Holon, Israel
- Francisco Cordova, Mexican pitcher (Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Veracruz, Mexico
- Juanita du Plessis (née Naudé), Namibian Afrikaans country music singer ("Ska-Rumba"), born in Windhoek, South West Africa
- Kiko Narváez, Spanish footballer (Atlético Madrid), born in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
- Marco Rivera, American football guard (Super Bowl XXXI GB Packers; First-team All-Pro 2004; Pro Bowl 2002, 03, 04), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Natrone Means, American NFL running back (San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Harrisburg, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Fernando Amorsolo, Filipino painter, dies at 79
- Margaret Bonds, American composer (The Ballad of the Brown King), pianist, arranger, and teacher, dies at 59
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About April 26, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 11 months and 29 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
