1972
Robert Weede, American opera singer (born 1903)
Robert Weede was an American operatic baritone.
Robert Weede, American opera singer (born 1903)
The 1970s
Explore 2973 historical events from 1970–1979.
1972
Lovie Austin, American pianist, composer, and bandleader (born 1887)
Cora "Lovie" Austin was an American Chicago bandleader, session musician, composer, singer, and arranger during the 1920s classic blues era. She and Lil Hardin Armstrong are often …
Lovie Austin, American pianist, composer, and bandleader (born 1887)
1972
Geeta Dutt, Indian singer and actress (born 1930)
Geeta Dutt was an Indian classical and playback singer. She found particular prominence as a playback singer in Hindi cinema and Bengali cinema and is considered as one of the best…
Geeta Dutt, Indian singer and actress (born 1930)
1972
Ralph Craig, American sprinter and sailor (born 1889)
Ralph Cook Craig was an American track and field athlete. He was the winner of the sprint double at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Ralph Craig, American sprinter and sailor (born 1889)
1972
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Bhutanese king (born 1928)
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was King of Bhutan from 30 March 1952 until his death in 1972.
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Bhutanese king (born 1928)
1972
Esther Applin, American geologist and paleontologist (born 1895)
Esther Applin was an American geologist and paleontologist. She completed her undergraduate degree in 1919 from the University of California, Berkeley. Later, she completed a maste…
Esther Applin, American geologist and paleontologist (born 1895)
1972
Helen Traubel, American soprano and actress (born 1903)
Helen Francesca Traubel was an American opera and concert singer. A dramatic soprano, she was best known for her Wagnerian roles, especially those of Brünnhilde and Isolde.
Helen Traubel, American soprano and actress (born 1903)
1972
The Ryukyu Islands were returned to Japan by the United States, and the U
The Ryukyu Islands , also known as the Nansei Islands or the Ryukyu Arc , are a chain of Japanese islands that stretch southwest from Kyushu to Taiwan. Administratively, they are …
The Ryukyu Islands were returned to Japan by the United States, and the U
1972
Scottish trade unionist Jimmy Reid condemned the capitalist "rat race" in his inaugural address as Rector of the Univers
James Reid was a Scottish trade union activist, orator, politician and journalist born in Govan, Glasgow. His role as spokesman and one of the leaders in the Upper Clyde Shipbuilde…
Scottish trade unionist Jimmy Reid condemned the capitalist "rat race" in his inaugural address as Rector of the Univers
1972
Four members of Black September hijacked Sabena Flight 571 to demand the release of 315 Palestinians convicted on terror
The Black September Organization was a Palestinian militant organization, which was founded in September 1970. Besides other actions, the group was responsible for the assassinatio…
Four members of Black September hijacked Sabena Flight 571 to demand the release of 315 Palestinians convicted on terror
1972
The Troubles: A car bomb planted by Ulster loyalists exploded outside a crowded pub in Belfast, Northern Ireland, beginn
The Troubles were an ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted for about 30 years from the late 1960s to 1998. Also known internationally as the Northern Ireland c…
The Troubles: A car bomb planted by Ulster loyalists exploded outside a crowded pub in Belfast, Northern Ireland, beginn
1972
The Dominion of Ceylon changed its name to Sri Lanka, adopted a new constitution, and officially became a republic withi
The Dominion of Ceylon, officially Ceylon, was an independent country in the Commonwealth of Nations from 1948 to 1972, that shared a monarch with other dominions of the Commonweal…
The Dominion of Ceylon changed its name to Sri Lanka, adopted a new constitution, and officially became a republic withi
1972
Members of the Japanese Red Army carried out the Lod Airport massacre in Tel Aviv, Israel, on behalf of PFLP External Op
The Japanese Red Army was a far-left militant organization active from 1971 to 2001. The JRA was founded by Fusako Shigenobu and Tsuyoshi Okudaira in February 1971, and was most a…
Members of the Japanese Red Army carried out the Lod Airport massacre in Tel Aviv, Israel, on behalf of PFLP External Op
1972
Vietnam War: Associated Press photographer Nick Ut took a Pulitzer Prize–winning photograph of a naked nine-year-old Pha
The Vietnam War was an armed conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia fought between North Vietnam and South Vietnam and their allies. North Vietnam was supported by the Soviet Unio…
Vietnam War: Associated Press photographer Nick Ut took a Pulitzer Prize–winning photograph of a naked nine-year-old Pha
1972
English musician David Bowie released his breakthrough album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from M
David Robert Jones, known as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter and actor. Regarded as among the most influential musicians of the 20th century, he was known for his co…
English musician David Bowie released his breakthrough album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from M
1972
British European Airways Flight 548 crashed near Staines-upon-Thames less than three minutes after departing from Heathr
British European Airways Flight 548 was a scheduled passenger flight from London Heathrow to Brussels that crashed near Staines, England, United Kingdom, shortly after take-off on …
British European Airways Flight 548 crashed near Staines-upon-Thames less than three minutes after departing from Heathr
1972
President Richard Nixon signed Title IX (co-author Patsy Mink pictured) into law as part of the Education Amendments, pr
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 until his resignation in 1974. A member of the Republican Party, he represented California in b…
President Richard Nixon signed Title IX (co-author Patsy Mink pictured) into law as part of the Education Amendments, pr
1972
The Troubles: The Provisional Irish Republican Army detonated twenty-two bombs throughout Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The Troubles were an ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted for about 30 years from the late 1960s to 1998. Also known internationally as the Northern Ireland c…
The Troubles: The Provisional Irish Republican Army detonated twenty-two bombs throughout Belfast, Northern Ireland.
1971
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Launch of Salyut 1, the first space station
Salyut 1, also known as DOS-1, was the world's first space station. It was launched into low Earth orbit by the Soviet Union on April 19, 1971. The Salyut program subsequently achi…
Launch of Salyut 1, the first space station
1971
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Amtrak (the National Railroad Passenger Corporation) takes over operation of U
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak, is the national passenger railroad company of the United States. It operates intercity rail service in every …
Amtrak (the National Railroad Passenger Corporation) takes over operation of U
1971
55 years ago
Mars probe program: Mars 2 is launched by the Soviet Union
The Mars program was a series of uncrewed spacecraft launched by the Soviet Union between 1960 and 1973. The spacecraft were intended to explore Mars, and included flyby probes, la…
Mars probe program: Mars 2 is launched by the Soviet Union
1971
55 years ago
In the Chuknagar massacre, Pakistani forces massacre thousands, mostly Bengali Hindus
Chuknagar massacre was a massacre of Bengali Hindus committed by the Pakistan Army and local collaborators during the Bangladesh War of Independence in 1971. The massacre took plac…
In the Chuknagar massacre, Pakistani forces massacre thousands, mostly Bengali Hindus
1971
55 years ago
The Intercontinental Hotel in Bucharest opens, becoming the second-tallest building in the city
The Grand Hotel Bucharest is a 24-story 87 m (285 ft) high-rise five-star hotel situated near University Square, Bucharest, in Sector 1. Opened in 1971 as the Inter-Continental Buc…
The Intercontinental Hotel in Bucharest opens, becoming the second-tallest building in the city
1971
55 years ago
The United Red Army is founded in Japan.
The United Red Army (URA) was a far-left militant organization that operated in Japan between July 1971 and March 1972. The URA was formed as the result of a merger that began on …
The United Red Army is founded in Japan.