Historical Events
- Dennis Amiss scores 1st one-day int century, 103 v Australia
Hockey Hall of Fame
Gordie Howe and Jean Béliveau inducted into the Ice Hockey Hall of Fame
Famous Birthdays
- Ava DuVernay, American director, writer and producer (13th, Selma, Queen Sugar), born in Long Beach, California
- Chris Right, CFL receiver (Montreal Alouettes)
- Ian Moran, American hockey defenseman (Olympics 1994, Pitts), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Kurt Miller, American baseball pitcher (Florida Marlins), born in Tucson, Arizona
- Todd Young, American politician (Senator-R-Indiana 2017-), born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- [Carlos] Don Byas, American swing and be-bop jazz saxophonist, and bandleader, dies of lung cancer at 59
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About August 24, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass
#1 Song: School's Out - Alice Cooper
