Historical Events
- North Irish Loyalist paramilitaries raid Headquarters of the 10 Ulster Defence Regiment in Belfast and stole rifles and ammunition
- Oakland catcher Gene Tenace is first to homer in first 2 World Series at-bats as A's beat Reds, 3-2 in Game 1 at Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati
Famous Birthdays
- Erika de Lone, tennis star (1996 Futures-Wilmington DE), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- J. J. Smith, American NFL running back (KC Chiefs), born in Kansas City, Missouri
- Mike Archie, running back (Tennessee Oilers)
- Nelson Van waes, CFL defensive linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Kaminski, Polish violinist and composer, dies at 68
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About October 14, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 6 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
