Historical Events
- Five civilians (four Catholics, one Protestant) killed in gun attack on the Top of the Hill Bar in Derry, North Ireland
Film & TV History
Neil Simons "Sunshine Boys" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Anders Odden, Norwegian musician, born in Stavanger, Norway
- Jan Caloun, Czech hockey forward (Team Czech Olympic gold 1998), born in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic
- Jonathan Wyatt, New Zealand 5000m runner (Olympics 1996), born in Wellington, New Zealand
- Scott Slutzker, American football tight end (Indianapolis Colts), born in Oakland, California
Famous Deaths
- Gabby Hartnett, American Baseball Hall of Fame catcher (MLB All Star 1933–38; NL MVP 1935; Chicago Cubs) and manager (Chicago Cubs), dies of cirrhosis on his 72nd birthday
1972 Highlights
About December 20, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 1 month and 9 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
