Historical Events
- Soviet Union signs a separate peace with East Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Dustin Hermanson, American baseball player, born in Springfield, Ohio
- Erwin Schrott, Uruguayan opera singer, born in Montevideo, Uruguay
- Latroy Hawkins, American baseball player, born in Gary, Indiana
Famous Deaths
- Horace Mann Bond, American educator, administrator (President of Lincoln University (Pa), 1945-57), and historian, dies at 68
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About December 21, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
#1 Song: Long Haired Lover From Liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond
