Historical Events
- "Don't Play Us Cheap" closes at Barrymore Theater NYC after 164 performances
- New York City Marathon: men's event won by Sheldon Karlin in 2:27:52; Nina Kuscsik wins women's race in 3:08:41
Famous Birthdays
- Danielle Scott-Arruda, American volleyball middle blocker (Olympics silver 2008, 12), born in Baton Rouge Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Kurt Hiller, German writer, dies at 87
Louis Leakey
Louis Leakey, British paleoanthropologist and archaeologist (Olduvai Gorge), dies at 68
Louis Leakey
1972 Highlights
About October 1, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
