Historical Events
- New line of control agreed to in Kashmir between India & Pakistan
- WGVC (now WUCX) TV channel 35 in Grand Rapids, MI (PBS) 1st broadcast
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Williams, NFL linebacker (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl 31)
- Dewayne Washington, cornerback (Minnesota Vikings)
- Don Davis, linebacker (New Orleans Saints)
- Ivan Pedroso, Cuba, long jumper (Olympic 4th 1992)
- John Abraham, Indian actor
- Laurie Holden, American actress (The Walking Dead), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Erwin Dressel, German composer, dies at 63
About December 17, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 5 months and 13 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: Long Haired Lover From Liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond
