What Happened on November 8, 1972

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Stock Exchange Tower, the new 26-story home of the London Stock Exchange opened by Queen Elizabeth II

Famous Birthdays

  • Chris Fydler, Australian swimmer (Olympic gold 4×100m freestyle relay 2000; World C'ship gold 1998), born in Sydney, Australia
  • Gretchen Mol, American actress, born in Deep River, Connecticut
  • Ken Blackman, American NFL guard (Cincinnati Bengals), born in Brunswick, Georgia

About November 8, 1972

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 5 months and 15 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