Historical Events
- "Another Puff" by Jerry Reed peaks at #65
- Bob Douglas is 1st African American elected to Basketball Hall of Fame
- German speed skater Erhard Keller wins his 2nd consecutive Olympic 500m gold medal at the Sapporo Winter Games after taking out the event in Grenoble (1968)
- Two IRA members are killed when a bomb they were planting exploded prematurely
- US airlines begin mandatory inspection of passengers & baggage
Famous Birthdays
- Christina Bailey, American ice hockey defenseman (Olympics gold 1998, silver 2002; World C'ship silver 1994, 97, 99, 2000, 01), born in Marietta, New York
- Koriki Chōshū, Japanese comedian, born in Tokyo, Japan
- Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, born in Hobart, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Marianne Moore, American poetess (Pulitzer 1951), dies at 84
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About February 5, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 2 months and 23 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
