Historical Events
- 11 Israeli athletes taken hostage and later killed by Palestinian Black September group at the Munich Olympics
- Chemical spill with fog sickens hundreds in Meuse Valley Belgium
Famous Birthdays
- Dirk Copeland, American pursuit cyclist (Olympics 1992, 96), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Alan Kippax, Australian cricket batsman (22 Tests, 2 x 100, 8 x 50, HS 145; NSW CA), dies at 75
- Moshe Weinberg, Israeli Olympic wrestling coach, murdered in the Munich Olympic massacre by terrorists at 32
About September 5, 1972
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan
#1 Song: Mama Weer All Crazee Now - Slade
