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 (1903-1972)
British paleoanthropologist and archaeologist (Olduvai Gorge; 1964 Richard Hooper Medal), dies at 68
1972 Highlights
About October 1, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me - Mac Davis
#1 Song: How Can I Be Sure - David Cassidy
