Historical Events
- Alitalia DC-8 crashes west of Palermo Sicily; killing 115
Famous Birthdays
- Brigitta Boccoli, Italian actress (Manhattan Baby), born in Milan, Italy
- James Cracknell, British rowing champion (Olympic gold 2000, 04), born in Sutton, London
- Mikael Renberg, Swedish NHL right wing (Philadelphia Flyers, TB Lightning), born in Piteå, Sweden
- Ronald Snook, Australian rower (Olympics bronze 1996), born in Dalwallinu, Western Australia
- Rushia Brown, American WNBA forward & center (Cleveland Rockers), born in New York
- Travis Jervey, American football running back (Super Bowl XXXI Green Bay Packers; Pro Bowl 1997), born in Columbia, South Carolina
- Žigmund Pálffy, Slovak NHL right wing (NY Islanders), born in Skalica, Czechoslovakia
Famous Deaths
- [Reverend] Gary Davis, American blues and folk guitarist (A Little More Faith), dies of a heart attack at 76
1972 Highlights
About May 5, 1972
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 10 months and 24 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