Historical Events
Sports History
Future Baseball Hall of Fame left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton wins 27th game as Philadelphia beats Cubs, 11-1 at Wrigley Field; almost half Phillies 59 season wins
- Roric Harrison homers as Baltimore beats Cleveland, 4-3; last AL pitcher to homer until MLB inter-league play 25 years later
- Spaceflight 71-2 launched; 1st flexible substrate photovoltaic flown
- USSR performs nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- G. Love [Garrett Dutton], American musician (G. Love and Special Sauce), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Lajon Witherspoon, American rock singer (Sevendust), born in Nashville, Tennesee
- Michael Nylander, Swedish NHL center (World C'ship gold 1992, 2006; Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals), born in Stockholm, Sweden
About October 3, 1972
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me - Mac Davis
#1 Song: How Can I Be Sure - David Cassidy
