What happened on December 28, 1972?

Headlines from December 28, 1972

• 🚀 Soviet Cosmos Satellite Launched – The Soviet Union launched its 541st cosmos satellite, orbiting Earth every 90.3 minutes with varying altitudes.
• 🇺🇸 Nixon Invites Trumans – President Nixon invited the Truman family to Washington for a memorial service following Harry S. Truman's death.
• 🌍 U.N. Aid for Nicaragua – The United Nations announced plans for emergency aid focusing on long-term rehabilitation for Nicaragua.
• 📈 Trade Deficit Soars – The U.S. balance-of-trade deficit reached $559.2 million, the highest since April, driven by record imports.
• 🏆 Follmer Wins Racing Trophy – George Follmer was awarded the Jerry Titus Trophy for his achievements in auto racing during the year.
• 🎨 Whitney Biennial Opening – The Whitney Museum will host the Biennial, showcasing contemporary art across all five floors of the museum.
• 📚 1,101 Women as Postmasters – The U.S. Postal Service appointed 1,101 women as postmasters in 1972, nearly half of the year's total.
• 🎉 New Center for Arts Opens – A new Center for Music, Drama, and Art in Lake Placid will premiere tomorrow, enhancing the local cultural scene.
• ⚖️ Judges Praise Truman – Jackson County judges passed a resolution praising former President Harry S. Truman for his greatness.
• 🎾 Miss Houseman Ranked No. 1 – Evelyn Houseman was ranked first in women's 35 singles by the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association for the third year.