Historical Events
- BBC bans "Give Ireland Back to the Irish" by Wings
- Ras al Khaima joins United Arab Emirates
- Two British soldiers are killed in a land mine attack near Cullyhanna, County Armagh; an IRA member is shot dead during an exchange of gunfire with RUC officers
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Kasprowicz, Australian cricketer (Australian Test fast bowler v WI 1996), born in Brisbane, Australia
- Sara Simmons, American rower (World C'ship gold women's lightweight coxless four 1995, bronze 1996), born in Belmont, Massachusetts
About February 10, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Stay Together - Al Green
#1 Song: Telegram Sam - T Rex
