11 October 1972 October 10, 2012 Author: Staff A race riot occurs on the United States Navy aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I recently had my annual physical examination, which I get once every seven years, and when the nurse weighed me, I was shocked to discover how much stronger the Earth's gravitational pull has become since 1990." Dave Barry — Click here for more from Dave Barry Related posts: 26 December 1972 2 February 1972 17 June 1972 11 October 1942 Categories: History Tags: 11 October, 1972