Famous Birthdays
- Fabrice Santoro, Tahitian tennis star, born in Tahiti, French Polynesia
- Reiko Aylesworth, American actress, born in Evanston, Illinois
- Tré Cool [Frank Wright], German-born American drummer (Green Day - "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)"), born in Frankfurt, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Louella Parsons, American gossip columnist, dies at 91
1972 Highlights
About December 9, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Am Woman - Helen Reddy
#1 Song: My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry
