Famous Birthdays
- Jason Arnberger, cricketer (NSW opening batsman 1994-95 -)
- Jessica "Jessi" Alexander, American country music singer and songwriter ("The Climb"), born in Jackson, Tennessee
- Robert Shapiro, American politician/humorist
Famous Deaths
- Danny Whitten, American rock guitarist and songwriter (Crazy Horse; Rod Stewart - "I Don't Want To Talk About It"), dies of a methaqualone overdose at 29
- Segundo Luis Moreno Andrade, Ecuadorian composer and musicologist, dies at 90
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About November 18, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 5 months and 6 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
