Historical Events
- Bob Randall's "6 Rooms Riv Vu," premieres in NYC
#1 in the Charts
Chuck Berry's "My Ding-a-Lng," is #1
- The Ulster Defence Association open fire on the British Army in several areas of Belfast
Famous Birthdays
Eminem (51 years old)
American rapper and movie star (The Real Slim Shady, Stan and 8 Mile), born in St. Joseph, Missouri
- Joe McEwing, American baseball player
- Tarkan [Tevetoğlu], Turkish pop singer (Şımarık), born in Alzey, West Germany
Famous Deaths
- George, Crown Prince of Serbia, eldest son of King Peter I, dies at 85
- Walter "Turk" Broda, Canadian ice hockey goaltender, 5x Stanley Cup, 2x Vezina Trophy (Toronto Maple Leafs, 1935-51), dies of a heart attack at 58
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About October 17, 1972
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry
#1 Song: Mouldy Old Dough - Lieutenant Pigeon
