Historical Events
Daytona 500
14th Daytona 500: A .J. Foyt dominates the race, winning by almost 2 laps over his closest competitor Charlie Glotzbach
- 1st time Cleveland Cavaliers beat NY Knicks (111-109)
Speed Skating Championship
Ard Schenk wins world championship for speed skating
- Sicco Mansholt becomes chairman of European Committee
Famous Birthdays
- k-os [Kevin Brereton], Canadian rapper, songwriter, and musician, born in Toronto, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Herbert Menges, English composer, dies at 69
- Maria Goeppert-Mayer, American-German atomic physicist (Nobel 1963), dies at 65
- Walter Winchell, American journalist, gossip columnist, radio host, and narrator (the Untouchables), dies at 74
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About February 20, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Without You - Nilsson
#1 Song: Son of My Father - Chicory Tip
