Date: September 29, 1972
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Japanese Sgt. Shoichi Yokoi is found hiding in a Guam jungle, where he had been since the end of World War II. Date: January 24, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 24 π Events on this day in 1972 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1972Deadliest Iran Blizzard…
The Troubles: A car bombing outside a crowded pub in Belfast sparks a two-day gun battle involving the Provisional IRA, Ulster Volunteer Force and British Army. Seven people are killed and over 66 injured. Date: May 13, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events on this day in…
Ceylon adopts a new constitution, becoming a republic and changing its name to Sri Lanka. Date: May 22, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 22 π Events on this day in 1972 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1972Bloody Sunday: British Paratroopers Kill 13 in Derry, January 30,…
The Troubles: Bloody Sunday: British paratroopers open fire on anti-internment marchers in Derry, Northern Ireland, killing 13 people; another person later dies of injuries sustained. Date: January 30, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 30 π Events on this day in 1972 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
Vietnam War: Nine-year-old Phan Thα» Kim PhΓΊc is burned by napalm, an event captured by Associated Press photographer Nick Ut moments later while the young girl is seen running naked down a road, in what would become an iconic, Pulitzer Prize-winning photo. Date: June 8, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on…
Vietnam War: Easter Offensive: American forces begin sustained air strikes and naval bombardments. Date: April 6, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 6 π Events on this day in 1972 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1972Angry Brigade Trial Over 25 UK Bombings, May 30, 1972Watergate Tape Gap…