What Happened on October 2, 1972

Historical Events

• "From Israel with Love" opens at Palace Theater NYC for 8 performances
• Aeroflot Il-18 crashes near Black Sea resort of Sochi, kills 105

• Bill Stoneman of Montreal pitches his 2nd no-hitter, beating Mets, 7-0
• Danish population votes for membership of the European Common Market
• Montreal Expos' pitcher Bill Stoneman no-hits the New York Mets, 7 - 0 at Parc Jarry; first MLB no-hitter ever pitched in Canada
• Ron Johnson becomes 1st NY Giant to score 4 TDs (vs Philadelphia)

Famous Birthdays

• Aaron McKie, American basketball guard and coach (NBA 6th Man of the Year 2001; Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)

Music Charts

• #1 Song: Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me - Mac Davis
• #1 Song: How Can I Be Sure - David Cassidy