Historical Events
- Michael Weller's "Moonchildren" premieres in NYC
Nixon Meets Mao
Richard Nixon becomes the first US President to visit China, normalizing relations between the countries in a meeting with Chinese leader Mao Zedong in Beijing
- The first session of the Widgery Tribunal, investigating the events of 'Bloody Sunday' (30 January 1972), is held in Coleraine, County Derry
Famous Birthdays
- Christian Howes, American jazz violinist (Out Of The Blue), born in Rocky River, Ohio
- Seo Taiji [Jeong Hyeon-Cheol], Korean rock-pop and hip-hop musician, singer, and songwriter, born in Seoul, South Korea
Famous Deaths
- Bronislava Nijinska, Polish-Russian ballet dancer (Ballets Russes) and choreographer (1914-70), dies of a heart attack at 81
- Eugène Tisserant, French Catholic candinal (b. 1884)
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About February 21, 1972
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: Washington's Birthday (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Without You - Nilsson
#1 Song: Son of My Father - Chicory Tip
