What happened this day in history October 10, 1972

What are the important events that happened on October 10, 1972? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 10, 1972: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 10, 1972 is the 284th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 82 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 27, 1972 – a Tuesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 24,312 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaoctacontatetragon’ day.

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If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $4,488.25. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rat is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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October 10, 1972 Historical Events

  • 1972
    The 1972 Chicago commuter rail crash, killing 48, occurs due to foggy conditions. The accident’s response pushes for changes in Chicago commuter rail, such as brightly colored ends on the cars.

Who were born on October 10, 1972?

  • 1972
    Alexei Zhitnik, Russian ice hockey player
  • 1972
    Dean Roland, American guitarist (Collective Soul)
  • 1972
    Jun Lana, Filipino playwright and screenwriter
  • 1972
    Russell Hantz, American Survivor Contestant

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