Historical Events
- "Hurry, Harry" opens at Ritz Theater NYC for 2 performances
- 46 sailors injured in race riot on American aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk
- Mariner 9 takes pictures of Martian north pole
- MLB American League Championship: Oakland Athletics beat Detroit Tigers, 3 games to 2
Music History
Paramount Pictures and Motown Productions release film "Lady Sings the Blues", very loosely based on singer Billie Holiday's autobiography, starring Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams
Famous Birthdays
- Irina Pantaeva, Russian-American supermodel and actress, born in Ulan-Ude, Russia
- Juan Manuel Silva, Argentine racing driver, born in Resistencia, Chaco, Argentina
- Singor Mobley, American football safety (Dallas Cowboys), born in Tacoma, Washington
- Tom van Mol, Belgian soccer player (PSV), born in Dendermonde, Belgium
Famous Deaths
- (Wilfred) "Billy" Williams, American pop singer ("I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter"), dies at 61
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About October 12, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 6 months and 16 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
