Today in History for 4th September 1972

Historical Events

Events 1 - 3 of 3

- Thieves steal 18 paintings from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in what was at the time the largest art theft in North America.
- US swimmer Mark Spitz becomes 1st athlete to win 7 olympic gold medals
- USSR performs underground nuclear test

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 6 of 6

- Daniel Nestor, Belgrade Yugo, Canadian tennis player (Olympics-96)
- Danny Ponce, Waltham Mass, actor (Willie-Valerie/Hogan Family)
- Françoise Yip, Canadian actress
- Jason Fisk, NFL defensive tackle (Minnesota Vikings)
- Myra Katherine Hale, Lincoln Nebraska, Miss America-Nebraska (1996)
- Norman Hand, NFL defensive tackle (Miami Dolphins)

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

- Alan Kippax, cricketer (1st-class batting average 67), dies

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