Date: December 19, 1972
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In an unsuccessful coup d'Γ©tat attempt, the Royal Moroccan Air Force fires upon Hassan II of Morocco's plane while he is traveling back to Rabat. Date: August 16, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 16 π Events on this day in 1972 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
Bowing to international pressure, President of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto releases Bengali leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from prison, who had been arrested after declaring the independence of Bangladesh. Date: January 8, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 8 π Events on this day in 1972 π On This Day (Today)…
Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process. Date: June 17, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia…
The first leap second is added to the UTC time system. Date: June 30, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 30 π Events on this day in 1972 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1972Vietnam War: Communist Forces Overrun Loc Ninh, April 7, 1972Munich Olympics Open in West…
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…
Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon announces his order to place naval mines in major North Vietnamese ports in order to stem the flow of weapons and other goods to that nation. Date: May 8, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 8 π Events on this day in 1972 π …