1972
Two Avianca Douglas DC-3 airliners collide over Colombia, killing 38.
Two Avianca Douglas DC-3 airliners collide over Colombia, killing 38.
1972 in History
57 events found for 1972
1972
The Troubles: In Operation Motorman, the British Army re-takes the urban no-go areas of Northern Ireland. It is the…
The Troubles: In Operation Motorman, the British Army re-takes the urban no-go areas of Northern Ireland. It is the…
1972
The United States Senate ratifies the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
The United States Senate ratifies the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
1972
Ugandan President Idi Amin announces that Uganda is no longer responsible for the care of British subjects of Asian…
Ugandan President Idi Amin announces that Uganda is no longer responsible for the care of British subjects of Asian…
1972
Vietnam War: The last United States ground combat unit leaves South Vietnam.
Vietnam War: The last United States ground combat unit leaves South Vietnam.
1972
An Ilyushin Il-62 airliner crashes near Königs Wusterhausen, East Germany killing 156 people.
An Ilyushin Il-62 airliner crashes near Königs Wusterhausen, East Germany killing 156 people.
1972
In an unsuccessful coup d'état attempt, the Royal Moroccan Air Force fires upon Hassan II of Morocco's plane while he…
In an unsuccessful coup d'état attempt, the Royal Moroccan Air Force fires upon Hassan II of Morocco's plane while he…
1972
Rhodesia is expelled by the IOC for its racist policies.
Rhodesia is expelled by the IOC for its racist policies.
1972
The Games of the XX Olympiad open in Munich, West Germany.
The Games of the XX Olympiad open in Munich, West Germany.
1972
Aeroflot Flight 558 crashes in the Abzelilovsky District in Bashkortostan, Russia (then the Soviet Union), killing all…
Aeroflot Flight 558 crashes in the Abzelilovsky District in Bashkortostan, Russia (then the Soviet Union), killing all…
1972
Mark Spitz becomes the first competitor to win seven medals at a single Olympic Games.
Mark Spitz becomes the first competitor to win seven medals at a single Olympic Games.
1972
The Price Is Right premieres on CBS. It currently is the longest running game show on American television.
The Price Is Right premieres on CBS. It currently is the longest running game show on American television.
1972
Munich massacre: A Palestinian terrorist group called "Black September" attacks and takes hostage 11 Israeli athletes…
Munich massacre: A Palestinian terrorist group called "Black September" attacks and takes hostage 11 Israeli athletes…
1972
Munich massacre: Nine Israeli athletes die (along with a German policeman) at the hands of the Palestinian "Black…
Munich massacre: Nine Israeli athletes die (along with a German policeman) at the hands of the Palestinian "Black…
1972
In Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park, a Cave Research Foundation exploration and mapping team discovers a link…
In Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park, a Cave Research Foundation exploration and mapping team discovers a link…
1972
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit system begins passenger service.
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit system begins passenger service.
1972
A Scandinavian Airlines System domestic flight from Gothenburg to Stockholm is hijacked and flown to Malmö Bulltofta…
A Scandinavian Airlines System domestic flight from Gothenburg to Stockholm is hijacked and flown to Malmö Bulltofta…