Historical Events
Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or: Bayern Munich defender Franz Beckenbauer wins award for best European football player ahead of tied fellow German duo of Gerd Müller and Günter Netzer
Famous Birthdays
- Esteban Fuertes, Argentine footballer, born in Coronel Dorrego Partido, Argentina
- Robert Muchamore, English children's author, born in Islington, London
Famous Deaths
Harry Truman (1884-1972)
33rd US President (Democrat: 1945-53), dies in Kansas City Mo at 88
1972 Highlights
About December 26, 1972
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
#1 Song: Long Haired Lover From Liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond
