Historical Events
- 2 people are killed in a Loyalist bomb attack on the village of Belturbet, County Cavan, Republic of Ireland
- Kim Il-song becomes president of North Korea
Nazi Leader Remains Found
Nazi leader Martin Bormann's skeleton and remains are found in Berlin
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Clawson, US slalom canoeist (Olympic-19th-96), born in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Adam Vinatieri, US NFL placekicker (Amsterdam Admirals, NE Patriots), born in Yankton, South Dakota
- Jean-Francois Jomphe, Canadian professional ice hockey player (Anaheim), born in Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada
- Jim Kitts, US NFL running back (Frankfurt Galaxy, Miami Dolphins), born in Portsmouth, Virginia
- Kevin Stitt, American politician, Governor of Oklahoma (2019-), born in Milton, Florida
- Patrick Rafter, Australian tennis player (US Open 1997-98), born in Mount Isa, Australia
- Roberto Palacios, Peruvian footballer, born in Lima, Peru
Famous Deaths
- Roy "Link" Lyman, American Pro Football HOF offensive tackle (4 × NFL C'ship; First-team All-Pro 1930, 34; Chicago Bears), dies in a motor accident at 74
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About December 28, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
#1 Song: Long Haired Lover From Liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond
