Historical Events
Appointment of Interest
John Betjeman is appointed British Poet Laureate by Queen Elizabeth II
- Queen Juliana visits Yugoslavia
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Schatz, American politician (Senator-D-Hawaii 2012-), born in Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Dexter Coakley, American College Football HOF linebacker (Appalachian State Uni; 3 x Pro Bowl; Dallas Cowboys), born in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Oleg Fediukov, Russian dance skater (with partner Debbie Koegel), born in Moscow, Russia
- Will Greenwood, English rugby union centre (55 caps England, 2 British & Irish Lions; Leicester Tigers, Harlequins), born in Blackburn, England
Famous Deaths
- Harlow Shapley, American astronomer (Sun's position in galaxy), dies at 86
About October 20, 1972
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry
#1 Song: Mouldy Old Dough - Lieutenant Pigeon
