23 December 1972 Posted on December 22, 2012 by Staff The 16 survivors of the Andes flight disaster are rescued after 73 days. They survived by cannibalism. Famous Words of Inspiration..."All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions." John Locke — Click here for more from John Locke Related posts: 26 December 1972 16 December 1972 2 February 1972 17 June 1972 11 October 1972 23 December 1893