Historical Events
- Passenger train derails killing 48 (Rust Stasie, South Africa)
Baseball Record
Pittsburgh right fielder Roberto Clemente doubles off Mets' Jon Matlack to become the 11th MLB player to record 3000 hits as Pirates beat NY, 5-0
Famous Birthdays
- Ari Behn (né Bjørshol), Norwegian author (Trist som faen - Sad as hell), playwright, and husband of Princess Martha Louise of Norway (2002-17), born in Aarhus, Denmark (d. 2019)
- John Campbell, American heavy metal bassist (Burn the Priest; Lamb of God), born in the USA
About September 30, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 6 months and 27 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
