What Happened on November 7, 1972

Historical Events

Election of Interest

Attorney Joe Biden is elected to the US Senate, representing the state of Delaware after defeating longtime incumbent J.Caleb Boggs by just over 3,000 votes; Biden would win re-election 6 times

46th US President, Vice President and Senator Joe Biden — 46th US President, Vice President and Senator
Joe Biden

Election of Interest

Incumbent President Richard Nixon is re-elected, defeating Democrat candidate George McGovern in a landslide by winning 49 states

37th US President Richard Nixon — 37th US President
Richard Nixon

Famous Birthdays

Christopher Daniel Barnes, American actor (As World Turns), born in Portland, Maine
Emily Lesueur, American synchronized swimmer (Olympic gold teams 1996), born in Glendale, California
Jeremy London, American actor (I'll Fly Away, Party of Five), born in San Diego, California
Jimmy Gary Jr., American NFL running back (Seattle Seahawks), born in Stuart, Florida
Marcus Stewart, English football player, born in Bristol, England
Mike Goldman, Australian media personality (Big Brother Australia), born in Brisbane, Australia