Historical Events
- Apollo 17 (last of Apollo Moon landing series) returns to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, southeast of Samoa
Famous Birthdays
Alyssa Milano (50 years old)
American actress (Who's the Boss?; Charmed) and activist, born in Brooklyn, New York
- Rosa Blasi, American stage and screen actress (Strong Medicine), and family therapist, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Warren Sapp, American NFL Hall of Fame defensive tackle, 1995-2007, 7X Pro Bowl (Tampa Bay Bucs; Oakland Raiders), born in Orlando, Florida
- Waverly Jackson, American NFL player, 1998-2002 (Carolina Panthers), born in South Hill, Virginia
1972 Highlights
About December 19, 1972
Day of the Week: Tuesday
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
