Historical Events
- "Aguirre, the Wrath of God" film written and directed by Werner Herzog, starring Klaus Kinski premieres in West Germany
- Eastern Tristar Jumbo Jet crashes near Everglades killing 101
- Life magazine ceases publication
- President of Sinn Féin Ruairi O Bradaigh is arrested and held under new legislation in Republic of Ireland
- Test Cricket debut of Jeff Thomson and Max Walker v Pakistan at MCG
Famous Birthdays
- Evan Seinfeld, American heavy metal singer and bassist (Biohazard) and actor (Oz), born in Brooklyn, New York
Jude Law (50 years old)
English actor (The Talented Mr. Ripley; The Grand Budapest Hotel), born in London
Born in 1972
Famous Deaths
- Fritz Behrend, composer, dies at 83
About December 29, 1972
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
#1 Song: Long Haired Lover From Liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond
