Famous Birthdays
- Armando Benitez, Dominican baseball pitcher (NL saves leader 2004; MLB All Star 2003, 04; NY Mets, Seattle Mariners, Florida Marlins), born in Ramón Santana, San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
- Ugo Ehiogu, English soccer defender (4 caps; Aston Villa, Middlesborough), born in London, England (d. 2017)
Famous Weddings
James Taylor
American singer-songwriter James Taylor (23) weds American singer-songwriter Carly Simon (27 or 29) at her Manhattan apartment, they announce the nuptials and celebrate that evening at his Radio City Music Hall concert; divorce in 1983
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About November 3, 1972
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 5 months and 22 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: Mouldy Old Dough - Lieutenant Pigeon