Historical Events
- US launches Operation Linebacker II, its heaviest bombing of North Vietnam, as negotiations to end the Vietnam War collapse
Famous Birthdays
- DJ Lethal, Latvian-born American DJ (House of Pain, Limp Bizkit)
- Jeff Nelson, Prince Albert, NHL center (Washington Capitals)
- Raymond Herrera, American heavy metal drummer (Fear Factory), video game composer, and businessman, born in Los Angeles, California
- Trevor Chowning, American Pop Artist
Famous Deaths
- Neilia Biden, Joe Biden's first wife and their 13-month-old daughter Naomi, are killed in an automobile accident a few days before he takes office as the newly elected Senator for Delaware
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About December 18, 1972
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
#1 Song: Long Haired Lover From Liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond
