What Happened on November 6, 1972

Famous Birthdays

  • Anthony Brown, American NFL tackle (Cincinnati Bengals), born in Okinawa, Japan
  • Deivi Cruz, American baseball player, born in Nizao, Dominican Republic
  • Garry Flitcroft, English soccer midfielder, manager (Manchester City, Blackburn Rovers), born in Bolton, Lancashire
  • Rebecca Romijn (O'Connell), American model and actress (X-Men films; Ugly Betty; The Librarians), born in Berkeley, California
  • Thandiwe Newton, English actress (Mission: Impossible 2, Westworld), born in Westminster, London
  • Vicki Movessian, American ice hockey defenseman (USA, Olympic-98), born in Concord, Massachusetts

Famous Deaths

  • Billy Murcia, Colombian born American rocker (New York Dolls), chokes to death at 21
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights

About November 6, 1972

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
  • UK #1 Song: Clair - Gilbert O'sullivan