Historical Events
- 126 killed in an electrical fire in Sunshine Silver mine, Kellogg, Idaho
- Lt General Vernon A Walters, USA, becomes deputy director of CIA
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
Dwayne Johnson (51 years old)
American pro wrestler (WCW C'ship x 2; WWE C'ship x 8; Royal Rumble 2000), actor and producer (Baywatch, Jumanji), born in Hayward, California
- Jill Savery, American synchronized swimmer (Olympic gold 1996), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Pandora Boxx [Michael Steck], American drag queen, comedian and TV personality (RuPaul's Drag Race), born in Jamestown, New York
Famous Deaths
- Hugo Hartung, writer, dies at 69
J. Edgar Hoover (1895-1972)
American 1st Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (1924-72), dies at 77
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About May 2, 1972
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
#1 Song: Amazing Grace - The Pipes & Drums & Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
