Historical Events
- 3 members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) die in a premature explosion in a house in Balkan Street, Lower Falls, Belfast
Famous Birthdays
- (Michael) Dean Roland, American guitarist and songwriter (Collective Soul), born in Stockbridge, Georgia
- Jun Lana, Filipino playwright and screenwriter (Shadow Behind The Moon), born in Makati City, Philippines
- Marianne Limpert, Canadian 200m relay swimmer (Olympic silver 1996), born in Matagami, Quebec
- Yinka Dare, Nigerian NBA center (NJ Nets), born in Kano, Nigeria (d. 2004)
About October 10, 1972
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 6 months and 19 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
