Daily Archives: December 23, 2022

‘Knock, Knock Who’s There?’ by Mary Hopkin peaks at #92 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)

(Saturday, December 23, 1972) — “Knock, Knock Who’s There?” by Mary Hopkin peaked at #92 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Knock, Knock Who’s There?’ by Mary Hopkin peaks at #92 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)

6.3 magnitude earthquake shatters Managua, Nicaragua, killing 4,000-11,000 people 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)


Video: 'Earthquake Hits Managua - 1972 | Today in History | 23 Dec 16'

(Saturday, December 23, 1972, 12:29:44 a.m. CST) — A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, early today, causing widespread damage and casualties. Continue reading 6.3 magnitude earthquake shatters Managua, Nicaragua, killing 4,000-11,000 people 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)