On this day

August 10, 1972

Revisit the music, news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.

Portrait 1080 × 1920 PNG · created on your device

Filter by:

Headlines from August 10, 1972

WHITE HOUSE ADDS TO ARMS DEBATE

By John W. Finney Special to The New York Times

White House, on Aug 10, begins backing away from Jackson's public elaborations of his resolution on interpretations he has been trying to attach to 5-yr interim agreement on offensive missiles; following White House endorsement of compromise resolution, Jackson publicly argues that resolution means US can still withdraw from 5-yr accord before it expires; also defines principle of equality as meaning rough balance between 2 sides on number of missiles and their 'throw-weight'; Ziegler disavows any White House support for Jackson statements on resolution; it is now apparent that White House and some Repub leaders are wearying of what one Adm official describes as 'darndest pol foul-up you have ever seen'; background to present situation revd; in what is developing into power struggle between Jackson and his Sen critics, Fulbright wins 1st round when majority leader Mansfield announces that interim agreement is being placed on 'indeterminate status' on Sen calendar; Repub leader Sen Scott, on behalf of Nixon Adm, says he hopes 'limbo' will be short

None882 words
Continue reading...
Share

G.O.P. BLOC FIGHTS 76 REFORM PLAN

By Warren Weaver Jr. Special to The New York Times

ad hoc com of Repub Congressmen, in reversal of previous stand, declines on Aug 9 to support pending Repub orgn and Natl Conv reform recommendations that would provide for greater representation by women, minorities and youth

None656 words
Continue reading...
Share

LINDSAY UPHOLDS HIS PROSECUTORS

By Murray Schumach

NYC Mayor Lindsay, in Aug 9 news conf, praises city's dist attys and policemen and disagrees with contention of Knapp Comm that dist attys are reluctant to prosecute police for corruption because they are 'allies'; in related development, plans are being formulated for meeting between dist attys and Gov Rockefeller's counsel M Whiteman; dist attys are expected to make strong attack on Knapp Comm's recommendation that Gov Rockefeller name special deputy atty gen with power to combat corruption in city's law enforcement agencies; Knapp por

None740 words
Continue reading...
Share

Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of August 9, 1972, covering August 10, 1972.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Honky Chateau by Elton John

    Honky Chateau

    Elton John

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    9
  2. 2
    Album cover for School's Out by Alice Cooper

    School's Out

    Alice Cooper

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    7
  3. 3
    Album cover for Chicago V by Chicago

    Chicago V

    Chicago

    Last week
    9
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    3
  4. 4
    Album cover for A Song For You by Carpenters

    A Song For You

    Carpenters

    Last week
    6
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    6
  5. 5
    Album cover for Simon And Garfunkel's Greatest Hits by Simon & Garfunkel

    Simon And Garfunkel's Greatest Hits

    Simon & Garfunkel

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    7

Notable Births

Dilana

1972Dilana, South African singer-songwriter and actress[†]

Dilana Smith is a South African singer, songwriter, and performer who lives in Los Angeles, California. She is best known as the runner-up contestant on the CBS reality television show Rock Star: Supernova. She was the lead singer for Tracii Guns' version of L.A. Guns for a brief period in 2011.

Lawrence Dallaglio

1972Lawrence Dallaglio, English rugby player and sportscaster[†]

Lorenzo Bruno Nero Dallaglio is an English retired rugby union player. He is a former captain of England, and a 2016 inductee of the World Rugby Hall of Fame.

Angie Harmon

1972Angie Harmon, American model and actress[†]

Angela Michelle Harmon is an American actress and model. She won Seventeen's modeling contest in 1987 at age 15, signed with IMG Models, and appeared on covers for magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Esquire. Her acting breakthrough came with the role of Ryan McBride on Baywatch Nights (1995–1997), and she earned four Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for playing Abbie Carmichael on Law & Order (1998–2001). Harmon also appeared in a number of film roles, which notably include voicing Barbara Gordon in the animated Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000) and Ronica Miles in Agent Cody Banks (2003).

Christofer Johnsson

1972Christofer Johnsson, Swedish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer[†]

Christofer Jan Johnsson is a Swedish musician and producer. He is a founding member and the guitarist for symphonic metal band Therion and was previously a member of Carbonized, Liers in Wait, Messiah, and Demonoid. In 2006, he announced he will no longer sing for Therion – though he will continue as guitarist for the group. He also has his occult vintage rock side project Luciferian Light Orchestra.

Historical Context for August 10, 1972

In 1972, the world population was approximately 3,844,917,680 people[†]