Historical Events
- Summer Olympics resume in Munich, Germany after massacre of 11 Israeli athletes by Black September Palestinian terrorist organization
Famous Birthdays
- Anika Noni Rose, American actress (Dreamgirls) and singer, born in Bloomfield, Connecticut
- China Miéville, English fantasy fiction writer (Perdido Street Station), born in Norwich, England
- Dylan Bruno, American actor (Numb3rs), born in Milford, Connecticut
- Eric Zeier, American NFL quarterback (Cleveland Browns), born in Pensacola, Florida
Idris Elba (50 years old)
English actor (The Wire, Luther), born in London, England
- Justina Machado, Puerto Rican actress (Six Feet Under), born in Chicago, Illinois
1972 Highlights
About September 6, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 8 months and 23 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
