What happened on Tuesday October 10, 1972?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1972:

• Saltillo Train Disaster in Mexico A catastrophic train crash near Saltillo, Mexico, resulted in a massive loss of life, with 208 people killed and over 700 injured. This tragic event highlighted critical safety issues in Mexican rail transportation during the early 1970s.
• Chicago Commuter Rail Crash of 1972 A devastating train accident occurred in Chicago due to dense fog conditions, resulting in 48 fatalities. The tragic incident prompted significant safety reforms in commuter rail systems, including the implementation of brightly colored train car ends to improve visibility and prevent future accidents.
• Florida Reinstates Death Penalty Florida became the first state to implement a new death penalty statute following the U.S. Supreme Court's previous declaration invalidating existing capital punishment laws, marking a significant moment in legal and judicial history.
• Malaysia Singapore Airlines Split A significant aviation industry restructuring occurred with the separation of Malaysia Singapore Airlines into two distinct national carriers: Singapore Airlines (SIA), which initially operated 10 aircraft, and Malaysia Airlines.
• USS Newport News Explosion A tragic naval incident resulted in an onboard explosion on the USS Newport News, causing the deaths of 19 sailors and injuring ten additional crew members, highlighting the inherent risks in maritime military operations.
• Oregon Pioneering Beverage Container Deposit Law Oregon became the first U.S. state to mandate a deposit on all beverage containers, introducing an innovative environmental and recycling policy that would later influence similar legislation nationwide.
• Judy Rankin Wins LPGA Heritage Village Golf Open Professional golfer Judy Rankin secured victory at the LPGA Heritage Village Golf Open, contributing to her notable career in women's professional golf.

Events in 1972

October 10, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 10, 1972

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1972

October 10, 1972 was a Tuesday and it was the 284th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 10, 1972 can also be written as 10/10/1972 in the US and as 10/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

October 10, 1972 in October 1972 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1972:

• Yinka Dare

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• Emanuele Merisi

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• Ricardo Sá Pinto

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on October 10th

Famous people died on October 10, 1972:

• Attilio Cattani
• Kenneth Edgeworth

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on October 10th

October 10, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1972 was Ben by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Michael Jackson - Ben
2. Bill Withers - Use Me
3. The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool
4. Elvis Presley - Burning Love
5. Raspberries - Go All The Way

October 10, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough
2. David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
3. 10cc - Donna
4. Peter Skellern - You're A Lady
5. Python Lee Jackson - In A Broken Dream

October 10, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. The Spinners - I'll Be Around
2. Bill Withers - Use Me
3. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
4. James Brown - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
5. The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

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October 10, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 10, 1972 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 1972 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 10, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 10:22 am and setting at 08:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1972.

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Someone born on October 10, 1972 is:

52 years 6 months old,

or 630 months and 25 days old,

or 2742 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19200 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 1972?

There are 158 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 10, 1972.

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