Historical Events
- 126th Grand National: Graham Thorner aboard 14/1 bet Well To Do wins from 1970 winner Gay Trip; Black Secret & General Symons dead heat for 3rd
- Alvin Kallicharran scores 100* in his 1st Test Cricket innings v NZ
Famous Birthdays
- Katrina Powell, Australian field hockey striker (252 caps; Olympic gold 1996, 2000; World Cup gold 1998; Champions Trophy gold 1997, 99, 2003) and coach (Australia women), born in Canberra Australia
- Paul Gray, American heavy metal bassist (Slipknot), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2010)
Famous Deaths
Sherwin Badger (1901-1972)
American figure skater (US singles championship 1920-24; Olympic silver pairs [with Beatrix Loughran] 1932), dies at 70
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About April 8, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Horse With No Name - America
#1 Song: Without You - Nilsson
