What major event happened June 1972?

June 17, 1972 (Saturday) The attempt by President Nixon to prevent the FBI from investigating the break-in would unravel his presidency. Nine firefighters were killed in a fire at the Hotel Vendome in Boston.

What is so special about June 10th?

This Day in History: June 10 James Earl Ray, the convicted killer of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., escaped from a prison in Tennessee; he was captured some 54 hours later.

What happened on this day in 1972?

Nixon Meets Mao Feb 22 The Official IRA bombs Aldershot military barracks, the headquarters of the British Parachute Regiment, killing seven people; thought to be in retaliation for Bloody Sunday.

What famous person’s birthday is June 10th?

Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Elizabeth Hurley, Faith Evans, Frankie Faison, Gina Gershon, Kim Deal, Prince Philip and more.

Why June is called June?

June, sixth month of the Gregorian calendar. It was named after Juno, the Roman goddess of childbirth and fertility.

What was the number 1 song in June 1972?

List of Cash Box Top 100 number-one singles of 1972

Issue Date Song Artist
May 27 “I’ll Take You There” The Staple Singers
June 3 “Oh Girl” The Chi-Lites
June 10 “The Candy Man” Sammy Davis, Jr.
June 17 “Sylvia’s Mother” Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show

What was the number one rock and roll song in 1972?

Top 100 Rock & Roll Songs in 1972

Rank Song Title
1 Crocodile Rock Elton John ► Crocodile Rock
2 Layla Derek And The Dominos ► Layla
3 Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone The Temptations ► Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone
4 Heart of Gold Neil Young ► Heart of Gold

What famous things happened in 1972?

Major Events of 1972

  • Summit meeting.
  • Arab terrorists murder 11 people at the Olympic games.
  • Britain takes direct control over Northern Ireland.
  • President Richard Nixon visits China.
  • SALT Agreement.
  • Congressman Ford is sworn in as Vice President.
  • Managua is leveled by an earthquake.

Who shares June 10 birthday?

Alexandra Stewart. Actor Alexandra Stewart is 82.

  • Ben Daniels. Actor Ben Daniels is 57.
  • Bridget Kearney. Americana musician Bridget Kearney (Lake Street Drive) is 36.
  • DJ Qualls. Actor DJ Qualls is 43.
  • Elizabeth Hurley. Model-actor Elizabeth Hurley is 56.
  • Faith Evans. R&B singer Faith Evans is 48.
  • Frankie Faison.
  • Gina Gershon.
  • Is June a male or female name?

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    June is a female given name, but it is also less commonly a male given name in English-speaking countries. It comes from the name of the month, which is derived from Juno, the name of a Roman goddess. It is also a short form of the names Juniper, Junia, Junius and Junior.