Today in History for 23rd June 1972

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Historical Events

Events 1 - 4 of 4

- 45 countries leave the Sterling Area, allowing their currencies to fluctuate independently of the British Pound.
- Hurricane Agnes is costliest natural disaster in American history
- Nixon & Haldeman agree to use CIA to cover up Watergate
- Pres Nixon signs act barring sex discrimination in college sports

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 6 of 6

- Cory Schlesinger, NHL running back (Detroit Lions)
- Larry Whigham, NFL safety (NE Patriots)
- Roell Preston, NFL wide receiver (Atlanta Falcons)
- Ron Corning, American television anchor
- Selma Blair, Southfield, Michigan, American actress (Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde)
- Zinedine Zidane, French footballer

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

- Elton Britt, country singer (Sat Night Jamboree), dies at 54

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