Historical Events
- "Cheech & Chong Day" in San Antonio Texas
- Two IRA members are killed when a bomb they were transporting exploded prematurely
Famous Birthdays
- Curtis Ceaser, NFL wide receiver (NY Jets)
- Jonathon Prandi, American model
Famous Deaths
- Max Theiler, South African-American virologist who developed vaccine for Yellow Fever (Nobel Prize 1951), dies at 73
- Rose Schneiderman, American socialist, feminist, trade union leader and secretary of labor for New York State (1937-44), dies at 90
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About August 11, 1972
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan
#1 Song: School's Out - Alice Cooper
