What Happened on December 7, 1972

Historical Events

The Blue Marble

Apollo 17 launched, the final manned lunar landing mission where the crew takes the famous "blue marble" photo of the entire Earth

Imelda Marcos Stabbed

Philippine's first lady Imelda Marcos stabbed & wounded by an assailant


Famous Birthdays

  • 'Sunny' Tammy Lynn Sytch, American professional wrestler (WWF), born in Matawan, New Jersey
  • Bobby Schoonens, Dutch soccer player (RKC), born in Den Bosch, Netherlands
  • Clay Shiver, American NFL center (Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers), born in Tifton, Georgia
  • Hermann Maier, Austrian skier (2 x Olympic gold Super-G, Giant slalom 1998; 3 x World C'ship gold; 4 x overall World Cup titles), born in Altenmarkt im Pongau, Austria
  • Jordi Buritlo, Spanish tennis player, born in Barcelona, Spain
  • Kevin Dogins, American NFL player (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), born in Eagle Lake, Texas

About December 7, 1972

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 4 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Am Woman - Helen Reddy
  • UK #1 Song: My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry