Historical Events
Event of Interest
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos announces state of emergency and declares martial law
Famous Birthdays
- Jermaine Dupri, American record producer and rapper (Grammy - We Belong Together), born in Asheville, North Carolina
- Karl Pilkington, British radio personality
Famous Deaths
- Calvin Frazier, American country and Detroit blues singer-songwriter, and guitarist ("This Old World's In A Tangle"), dies of cancer at 57
- Carl Frank, actor (Uncle Gunnar-Mama), dies at 63
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About September 23, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years and 7 months
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: Mama Weer All Crazee Now - Slade
