What Happened on November 9, 1972

Historical Events

  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Famous Birthdays

  • Doug Russell, American radio personality, born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin
  • Eric Dane, American actor, born in San Francisco, California
  • Laxmi Poruri, American tennis star (1994 Futures-College Park), born in Guntur, India
  • Mark Fields, American NFL linebacker (New Orleans Saints), born in Los Angeles, California

About November 9, 1972

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 5 months and 24 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