Today in History for 3rd October 1972

Historical Events

Events 1 - 5 of 5

- Balt Roric Harrison is last AL pitcher to homer until interleague play 25 years later
- Indians set a team record for lowest team batting avg .234
- Spaceflight 71-2 launched; 1st flexible substrate photovoltaic flown
- Steve Carlton wins 27th game for Phillies (almost ½ of their 59 wins)
- USSR performs nuclear test

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 6 of 6

- Christian Peter, defensive tackle (NY Giants)
- Denny Vaughn, orchestra leader (Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour)
- Garrett Dutton, American musician (G. Love and Special Sauce)
- Lajon Witherspoon, American singer (Sevendust)
- Michael Nylander, Stockholm Swe, NHL center (Calgary Flames)
- Sandy Martinez, Villa Mella Dom Rep, catcher (Toronto Blue Jays)

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