September 22, 1972 (Friday)
- Hexachlorophene, an anti-bacterial compound that had been a popular additive in skin cleansers, cosmetics, deodorants, toothpastes and baby powder, was banned by the Food and Drug Administration except for prescription use. FDA studies had concluded that HCP caused brain damage in infants, and ordered immediate removal of baby powder with more than 0.75% HCP, and directed that cleansers with 3% concentration could be sold only by prescription.
- Willy Brandt called for a vote of confidence in his government, one he expected to lose, as a pretext for new parliamentary elections.
- Born: Bob Sapp, American kickboxer, pro wrestler, football player, in Colorado Springs
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“Thus was my first year’s life in the woods completed; and the second year was similar to it. I finally left Walden September 6th, 1847.”
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