What happened today in 1972?

About May 14th, 1972, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a brutal incident during the Northern Ireland conflict, a 13-year-old Catholic girl was fatally shot by Loyalist paramilitaries in Ballymurphy, Belfast, underscoring the violent sectarian tensions of the time.
  • Day of the week: May 14th, 1972 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack
  • #1 UK song: Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard
  • Popular movie: Solaris directed by Steven Soderbergh

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