Historical Events
- USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Molko, Belgian-born singer and songwriter (Placebo - "Nancy Boy"), born in Brussels, Belgium
- Dimitri Tikovoi, French pop, rock, and dance musician and record producer, born in Paris
- Donavon Frankenreiter, American singer-songwriter, guitarist (Pass It Around), and surfer, born in Downey, California
Famous Deaths
- Mark van Doren, American poet and author (Happy Critic, Transients), dies at 78
1972 Highlights
About December 10, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
#1 Song: My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry
