Historical Events
- 6th round of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks ends in Vienna Austria
Schenk Wins Gold
Dutch speed skater Ard Schenk wins the 5,000m at the Sapporo Winter Olympics; also wins the 1,500m and 10,000m gold medals
Senator Wants Lennon Deported
US Senator Strom Thurmond suggests John Lennon be deported
Famous Birthdays
- Giovanni Silva De Oliveira, Brazilian footballer
- Kelvin Anderson, American CFL HOF running back who won Grey Cup 1998, 2001 Calgary Stampeders; 3 x CFL All Star, born in South Bend, Indiana
About February 4, 1972
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: American Pie (Parts I & II) - Don McLean
- #1 Song: Telegram Sam - T Rex