September 2, 1972 (Saturday)
- Milt Pappas of the Chicago Cubs had retired 26 batters and was one player away from a perfect game. Larry Stahl of the San Diego Padres reached the plate and was one strike away (2–2), then one pitch away (3–2). The final pitch was close, but umpire Bruce Froemming called it "ball four" instead of "strike three", turning the 8–0 Cubs win into a mere no-hitter.
- The Confederation of Arab Republics was created between Egypt, Libya and Syria.
- Died: Reggie Harding, 30, former Detroit Pistons star with frequent criminal charges, of a gunshot wound.
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