Sunday December 17, 1972
US date format: 12/17/1972, UK date format: 17/12/1972
It was Sunday, under the sign of Sagittarius (see zodiac on December 17, 1972). The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include John Abraham and John Abraham.
In that special week of December people in US were listening to Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul.
In UK My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry was in the top 5 hits.
Avanti!, directed by Billy Wilder, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972
while The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Wild Country.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Hunt the Wumpus or Pong.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1972, at December 17 across the years or at December 1972 calendar.
Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 17, 1972?
Events
- WGVC (now WUCX) TV channel 35 in Grand Rapids, MI (PBS) 1st broadcast
- New line of control agreed to in Kashmir between India and Pakistan.
Famous Birthday
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Indian actor.
![Laurie Holden]()
American-Canadian actress and producer.
![Don Davis]()
Linebacker (New Orleans Saints).
Indian actor.
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Famous Deaths
Composer, dies at 63.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Sleuth
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews
Country: United States of America
Sounder
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks, Carmen Mathews
The Getaway
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Starring: Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Ben Johnson, Sally Struthers
Country: United States of America
The Triple Echo
Directed by: Michael Apted
Starring: Glenda Jackson, Oliver Reed, Brian Deacon, Anthony May
Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina
Directed by: Marco Bellocchio
Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò, Jacques Herlin
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 17, 1972?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Sport Games on December 17, 1972
NFL
American Football- Buffalo Bills - Washington Redskins : 24 - 17
- Chicago Bears - Oakland Raiders : 21 - 28
- Cincinnati Bengals - Houston Oilers : 61 - 17
- Cleveland Browns - New York Jets : 26 - 10
- Detroit Lions - Los Angeles Rams : 34 - 17
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Dead of Night
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Double Identity
Directed by: Dennis Dimster
Eine Frau bleibt eine Frau
Die lieben Mitmenschen
Wild Country
Directed by: Craig Strachan
How old am I?
If December 17, 1972 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1972?
- LIFE: Christ Child
- Time: Miami Dolphin football coach Don Shula
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8310
- RollingStone: Keith Moon
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Odessa File
By: Frederick Forsyth
The suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes into revelation after revelation: of a Mafia-like organization called Odessa ...of a real-life fugitive known as the "Butcher of Riga"..of a young German journalist tumed obsessed avenger.......and,
The Persian Boy
By: Mary Renault
“It takes skill to depict, as Miss Renault has done, this half-man, half Courtesan who is so deeply in love with the warrior.”–The
The Winds Of War
By: Herman Wouk
Like no other masterpiece of historical fiction, Herman Wouk's sweeping epic of World War II is the great novel of America's Greatest Generation.Wouk's spellbinding narrative captures the tide of global events, as well as all the drama, romance, heroism, and …
The Peter Prescription
By: Laurence J. Peter
Blending wit and wisdom, Dr. Peter discusses the need for individuals to realize their potential if they are to achieve happiness in life
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Hunt the Wumpus
Pong
Empire
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 17, 1972?
On December 17, 1972 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is December 17, 1972?
On December 17, 1972 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Who was the US President on December 17, 1972?
On December 17, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1972?
On December 17, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1972?
On December 17, 1972 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 17, 1972?
On December 17, 1972 several famous people were born including, John Abraham, John Abraham, Laurie Holden.
Which famous people died on December 17, 1972?
Famous people died on December 17, 1972 include, Erwin Dressel.
What was the number one song in December 17, 1972?
The number one song in the week of December 17, 1972 was Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul in US and My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry in UK.
What were the top hits on December 17, 1972?
The top hits on December 17, 1972 were Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, I Am Woman by Helen Reddy, If You Don't Know Me By Now by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes in US and My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry, Crazy Horses by The Osmonds, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond in UK.
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