Historical Events
Sports History
Despite retiring with suspension trouble at the US Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, Emerson Fittipaldi becomes first Brazilian to win the Formula 1 World Drivers Championship; wins by 16 points from Jackie Stewart
- Harold Carmichael begins NFL streak of 127 consecutive game receptions
Sports History
In Game 2 of ALCS, Oakland A's Bert Campaneris fires his bat at Det pitcher
- International music revue "From Israel with Love" closes limited run at Palace Theater, NYC, after 8 performances
- MLB Detroit Tiger pitcher Lerrin LaGrow and Oakland A's shortstop Bert Campaneris, each fined and suspended when Campaneris flung his bat at the mound after getting hit by a pitch
Famous Birthdays
- Dede Demet, American cyclist (Olympics 1996), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Stanislav Varga, Slovakian footballer (Slovan Bratislava), born in Lipany, Czechoslovakia
About October 8, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ben - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Mouldy Old Dough - Lieutenant Pigeon
