What Happened in Oct 1972

The Bee Gees release To Whom It May Concern

To Whom It May Concern is the Bee Gees' tenth studio album (eighth internationally), released in October 1972. It was the follow-up , and continued... Read more

Genesis Releases "Foxtrot"

Foxtrot is the fourth studio album by British rock band Genesis and the second from the band lineup which included Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike... Read more

"The King Of Marvin Gardens" Is Released

The King of Marvin Gardens is a 1972 American drama film. It stars Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn and Scatman Crothers. It is one of... Read more

The Rolling Stones Release 'Rock'n'Rolling Stones'

Rock 'n' Rolling Stones is a compilation album by The Rolling Stones released in 1972. It reached #41 in the British chart. The album contains... Read more

Andes Flight Disaster

In fact, our survival had become a matter of national pride. Our ordeal was being celebrated as a glorious adventure… I didn't know how to explain... Read more

1972 World Series

The 1972 World Series matched the American League champion Oakland Athletics against the National League champion Cincinnati Reds, with the A's... Read more

Jackie Robinson Throws Out The First pitch At The Second Game Of The World Series

On October 15, 1972, Jackie Robinson threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the second game of the World Series commemorating the twenty-fifth... Read more

Operation "Wrath of God"

Operation Wrath of God, also called Operation Bayonet, was a covert operation directed by Israel and the Mossad to assassinate individuals alleged... Read more

Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments of 1972 (Clean Water Act)

The Clean Water Act is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution. Commonly abbreviated as the CWA, the act established... Read more

Jackie Robinson Dies

Robinson's body, which had served him well as an athlete, failed early. Heart disease complications and diabetes weakened him and made him almost... Read more

Stevie Wonder Releases Talking Book

Talking Book is the fifteenth album by Stevie Wonder, released on October 27, 1972. It was the second of five consecutive albums referred to as his... Read more

Illinois Central Commuter Train Crash

Thirty-nine people were killed and more than 200 injured Monday when an electric commuter train that was trying to back up after apparently... Read more