Historical Events
Sports History
Eddy Merckx (Belgium) covers 30 miles, 1,258 yards in 1 hr
- Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Kenneth J Arrow & John R Hicks
Famous Birthdays
- Esther Duflo, French American economist (2019 Nobel Prize for Economics), born in Paris
- Jonathan Torrens, Canadian actor and TV personality (Street Cents), born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Mantz, American auto racer (Southern 500, 1950, first 500-mile race in NASCAR history), dies in a car accident at 54
- Norman Norell [Levinson], US fashion designer, dies at 72
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About October 25, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry
#1 Song: Mouldy Old Dough - Lieutenant Pigeon
