Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 18 February 1972

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Mercer became the first person to be executed in Missouri since 1965. His execution was carried out in the former gas chamber which was converted to use lethal injection.
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BirthFactDeath (x) Friday 18th of February 1972 54 years, 8 months and 17 days ago
26-year-old performance and installation artist Chris Burden starts his performance 'Bed Piece' in Market Street, Venice, California, United States. Burden did not speak to anyone during the performance but the curator Josh Young provided him with water, food, and toilet facilities without being asked. 'Bed Piece' lasted until 10 March 1972.