Historical Events
- "The Waltons" TV program premieres on CBS starring Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, and Will Geer
- 2 people are killed and 1 mortally wounded in a Ulster Volunteer Force bomb attack on the Imperial Hotel, Belfast
- Jason Miller's "That Championship Season," premieres in NYC
- West Germany & Poland establish diplomatic relations
Famous Birthdays
- David Bell, American baseball infielder (St Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies) and manager (Cincinnati Reds), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
About September 14, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Black & White - Three Dog Night
- #1 Song: Mama Weer All Crazee Now - Slade