What Happened in 1972

"The Discreet Charm Of The Bourgeoisie" Is Released

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (French: Le charme discret de la bourgeoisie) is a 1972 surrealist film directed by Luis Buñuel and written... Read more

"Love In The Afternoon" Is Released

Love in the Afternoon (original title: L'Amour l'après-midi and released in North America as Chloe in the Afternoon) is a 1972 film by Éric Rohmer.... Read more

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

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

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

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

Agatha Christie publishes Elephants Can Remember

At a literary luncheon, the celebrated author Ariadne Oliver is asked a blunt question by a complete stranger: Mrs. Burton-Cox. Mrs. Burton-Cox’s... Read more

Grateful Dead Release Europe '72

This was the third live double or triple album in the Dead's past five releases, revealing how the group's reputation rested on their live... Read more

Joe Biden wins US Senate election in Delaware

In 1969, Biden began practicing law in Wilmington, Delaware, first as a public defender and then with his own firm, Biden and Walsh. But corporate... Read more

Deep Purple release Made in Japan

Made in Japan is a double live album by English rock band Deep Purple, recorded during their first tour of Japan in August 1972. It was originally... Read more

Ace Frehley joins Kiss

In December 1972, the group added lead guitarist Ace Frehley (born as Paul Frehley on April 27, 1951 in the Bronx, New York City). According to the... Read more

Kiss (band) is formed

Kiss (also typeset as KISS) is an American rock band formed in New York City in December 1972. Easily identified by its members' trademark face... Read more

"The Grand Wazoo" by Frank Zappa Is Released

The Grand Wazoo is a 1972 jazz fusion album by Frank Zappa. Composed and recorded during Zappa's period of convalescence following his assault in... Read more

Apollo 17 Mission

Apollo 17 was the eleventh manned space mission in the NASA Apollo program. It was the first night launch of a U.S. human spaceflight and the sixth... Read more

The Rolling Stones Release 'More Hot Rocks (Big Hits & Fazed Cookies)'

The companion volume's for dabblers; this is for specialists. One of the two previously-unavailable-on-LP B sides, "We Love You," is the only time... Read more

Johnny Rodgers Wins Heisman Trophy

Leading the nation's number one team, Rodgers proved himself as one of the most versatile backs in Cornhusker history. Operating as a punt... Read more

"The Heartbreak Kid" Is Released

The Heartbreak Kid is a 1972 romantic comedy film directed by Elaine May, written by Neil Simon, and starring Charles Grodin, Jeannie Berlin, and... Read more