Historical Events
- USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR
Event of Interest
Wilt Chamberlain plays his last pro basketball game
Wilt Chamberlain
Famous Birthdays
- Derek West, offensive tackle (Indianapolis Colts)
- Jonathan Edwards, doubles luger (Olympics 1994), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Keith Tkachuk, Melrose MA, NHL left wing (Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix, USA)
- Michael Smith, NBA forward (Sacramento Kings)
- Mike Morton, linebacker (Oakland Raiders)
- Nick Frost, English comedian and actor
- Shannon Mitchell, NFL tight end (San Diego Chargers)
What Happened in 1972
Nixon Meets Mao
Richard Nixon meets Chairman Mao in Beijing
February 21, 1972The Atari 2600
An Atari 2600 video game console
June 27, 1972Pong
The original Atari Pong video game upright cabinet
November 29, 1972The Blue Marble
The famous 'Blue Marble' photograph of the Earth taken by the crew of the Apollo 17
December 7, 1972
