Historical Events
- Dow Jones Index moves above 1,000 for 1st time
- Rugby League World Cup, Stade de Gerland, Lyon, France: Australia and Great Britain draw 10-10; Great Britain awarded the Trophy
- US Army turns over Long Bihn base to South Vietnamese army
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Beach, Canadian actor, born in Ashern, Manitoba
- Jack Jackson, NFL/CFL wide receiver (Chicago Bears, Toronto Argonauts), born in Moss Point, Mississippi
- Steve Konowalchuk, American NHL center (Washington Capitals), born in Salt Lake City, Utah
Famous Deaths
- Berry Oakley, American rocker and bass player (The Allman Brothers Band), dies in motorcycle crash at 24
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About November 11, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
#1 Song: Clair - Gilbert O'sullivan
