Date: January 26, 1972
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…
Members of the Mukti Bahini lay down their arms to the government of the newly independent Bangladesh, a month after winning the war against the occupying Pakistan Army. Date: January 18, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 18 📅 Events on this day in 1972 📅 On This Day (Today)…
The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky starts. Date: July 11, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 11 📅 Events on this day in 1972 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1972Scandinavian Airlines Domestic Flight Hijacked to…
A fire occurs in the Sennichi Department Store in Osaka, Japan. Blocked exits and non-functional elevators result in 118 fatalities (many victims leaping to their deaths). Date: May 13, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 13 📅 Events on this day in 1972 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
Cold War: The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. Date: May 26, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 26 📅 Events on this day in 1972 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1972Alitalia Flight 112 Crashes Near Palermo, 115 Killed May 5, 1972Volkswagen…
The United States Congress sends the Equal Rights Amendment to the states for ratification. Date: March 22, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 22 📅 Events on this day in 1972 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1972Furman v. Georgia Death Penalty Ruling June 29, 1972Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf…