What Happened on June 14, 1972

Historical Events

  • Members of the NI Social Democratic and Labour Party hold a meeting with representatives of the Irish Republican Army in Derry; the IRA representatives outline their conditions for talks with the British Government
  • Tropical storm (later hurricane) Agnes forms over Yucatán Peninsula

Famous Birthdays

  • Jeff Kysar, NFL tackle (Oakland Raiders)
  • Matthias Ettrich, German computer scientist (KDE)
  • Phillip Rhys [Philippe Rhys Chaudhary], British actor and filmmaker, born in London, England
  • Shaun Keaveny, British radio DJ

About June 14, 1972

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Candy Man - Sammy Davis, Jr. with The Mike Curb Congregation
  • UK #1 Song: Vincent - Don Mclean