Historical Events In 1972

Mar 12   In the year 1972 judy Rankin wins LPGA Lady Eve Golf Open   

Mar 12   In the year 1972 nHL great Gordie Howe retires after 26 seasons   

Mar 15   Assassination attempt on Governor George Wallace of Alabama on this day in history.   

Mar 15   On this day in history danish airliner hit mountain in Sheikdom of Oman killing 112   

Mar 15   On this day in history nASA selects 3 part configuration for Space Shuttle   

Mar 16   In the year 1972 harold "Pie" Traynor, hall of fame 3rd baseman (Pirates), dies at 72   

Mar 16   John &Yoko are served with deportation papers in the year 1972.   

Mar 17   Manny Martindale, cricketer (10 Tests for WI, 34 wickets), dies in the year 1972.   

Mar 17   Ringo releases "Back off Bugaloo" in UK in the year 1972.   

Mar 18   In the year 1972 people's Rebublic of China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor People's Rebublic of China   

Mar 19   On this day in history "To Live Another Summer" closes at Helen Hayes NYC after 173 performances   

Mar 19   Carol Mann wins LPGA Orange Blossom Golf Classic in the year 1972.   

Mar 19   India &Bangladesh sign friendship treaty on this day in history.   

Mar 19   On this day in history los Angeles Lakers beat Golden State Warriors, 162-99, by then record 63 points   

Mar 20   19 mountain climbers killed on Japan's Mount Fuji during an avalanche on this day in history.   

Mar 20   In the year 1972 aad de Haas, Dutch religious painter/graphic artist, dies at 51   

Mar 20   Sicco L. Mansholt succeeds Franco M. Malfatti as chairman of European Committee in the year 1972.   

Mar 21   US Supreme Court rules states can't require 1-year residency to vote on this day in history.   

Mar 22   Congress approves Equal Rights Amendment (never ratified) on this day in history.   

Mar 22   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar named NBA MVP on this day in history.   

Mar 23   In the year 1972 evil Knievel breaks 93 bones after successfully clearing 35 cars   

Mar 24   On this day in history great Britain imposes direct rule over Northern Ireland   

Mar 25   On this day in history america's LP "America" goes #1   

Mar 27   In the year 1972 maurits C Escher, Dutch lithograph carver (Praedestinatie), dies at 73   

Mar 27   On this day in history venera 8 launched to Venus   

Mar 28   USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR on this day in history.   

Mar 28   USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakhstan/Semipalitinsk USSR in the year 1972.   

Mar 28   In the year 1972 wilt Chamberlain plays his last pro basketball game   

Mar 29   J Arthur Rank, 1st Baron Rank, industrialist/film magnate in the year 1972.   

Mar 30   In the year 1972 "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" opens at Lunt-Fontanne NYC for 156 performances   

Mar 30   "Funny Thing Happened..." opens at Lunt-Fontanne NYC for 156 perfs in the year 1972.   

Mar 30   In the year 1972 a very sad day in the Canadian navy, the last daily rum ration issued to Canadian naval personnel.   

Mar 30   On this day in history easter Offensive began in Vietnam   

Mar 30   Gabriel Heather, US news anchor, dies at 81 on this day in history.   

« Previous Page | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Next Page »

Jan 02   Jeff Jackson, US baseball outfielder (Phila Phillies) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Lake Dawson, NFL wide receiver (KC Chiefs) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of mattias Norstrom, Mora SWE, NHL defenseman (Team Sweden, LA Kings)   

Jan 02   Christopher Lennertz, American composer was born in the year 1972.   

Jan 04   Mike McCoy, WLAF quarterback (Amsterdam Admirals) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   In the year 1972 birth of james Longley, American documentary filmmaker   

Jan 13   Bryon Morris, running back (Baltimore Ravens) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 13   In the year 1972 birth of byron "Bam" Morris, NFL running back (Pitts Steelers)   

Jan 01   On this day in history jane Morgan, actress (Mrs Margaret Davis-Our Miss Brooks), dies at 91   

Jan 03   In the year 1972 frans Masereel, Flem WWII resistance fighter (Le Soleil), dies at 82   

Jan 04   In the year 1972 carl-Olof Anderberg, composer, dies at 57   

Jan 06   Chen Yi, Chinese military commander and politician (b. 1901) died on this day in history.   

Jan 07   Clarence Passailaigue, cricketer (487 for 6th wkt for Jamaica), dies on this day in history.   

Jan 08   Kenneth Patchen, US writer (See You in the Morning), dies at 60 in the year 1972.   

Jan 09   Ted Shawn, US dancer, dies at 80 in the year 1972.   

Jan 10   In the year 1972 al Goodman, Russian/US orch leader (NBC Comedy Hour), dies at 81