Historical Events
- Belgium recognizes German DR
- LA Kings start Islanders on 12 game losing streak
- New North Korean constitution comes into effect
- Revival of Gary Geld and Peter Udell's musical "Purlie", based on Ossie Davis' "Purlie Victorious", opens at Billy Rose Theater, NYC; runs for 14 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Way, NFL fullback (NY Giants)
- Dewayne Washington, NFL cornerback (Minnesota Vikings)
- Matt Slocum, American rock guitarist, cello player, and songwriter (Sixpence None the Richer - "Kiss Me"), born in Bristol, Rhode Island
- Thomas Wilson Brown, American actor (Jason-Knots Landing), born in Lusk, Wyoming
Famous Weddings
Billy Dee Williams
American actor Billy Dee Williams (35) weds Teruko Nakagami, his third marriage, her second
Famous Deaths
Lester B. Pearson (1897-1972)
Canadian diplomat (Nobel Peace Prize, 1957) and politician (Prime Minister, 1963-68), and WWI aviator commonly known as "Mike", dies of cancer at 75
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About December 27, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
#1 Song: Long Haired Lover From Liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond
