Famous Birthdays
- Brett Hayman, Australian rower (World C'ship gold LM8+ 1997; M4+, M2+ 1998; Olympic silver LM8+ 2000), born in Melbourne, Australia
- Shonie Carter, American MMA fighter, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Vyacheslav Kozlov, Russian ice hockey NHL forward (Detroit Red Wings), born in Voskresensk, Russia
Famous Deaths
- Bruce Cabot, actor (Diamonds are Forever), dies at 68
- Les Harvey, Scottish rock guitarist (Stone The Crows), dies from accidental on-stage electrocution at 27
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About May 3, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 11 months and 20 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
