Famous Birthdays
- Fantasia [Tonya Manley], American dancer and actress (Pump it Up), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Josh Freese, American session and touring rock drummer (Devo; Sting; Nine Inch Nails; Kelly Clarkson), born in Orlando, Florida
Famous Deaths
- C. Rajagopalachari, India's freedom fighter and the first Governor General of independent India, dies at 94
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About December 25, 1972
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Christmas (India), Christmas Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
- #1 Song: Long Haired Lover From Liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond