Curtis Mayfield releases the soundtrack to the 1972 film, Super Fly. The long anticipated chess match between world champion Boris Spassky of the Soviet Union, and United States …

Relive the key moments of 1972! From political shifts to cultural breakthroughs, discover the most significant events that shaped the year.

What happened and who was famous in 1972? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1972.

Jun 17, 2025 · Discover 22 fascinating facts about the year 1972, from historic events to cultural milestones that shaped the world.

What happened in the year 1972 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1972.

Jun 23, 2024 · On January 5, 1972, President Richard Nixon warns South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu in a private letter that his refusal to sign any negotiated peace agreement …

Jun 18, 2023 · The year 1972 saw important innovations and changes in a range of fields. The establishment of Atari, as well as the memorable meeting between President Nixon and Mao …

Due to the inclusion of a leap day and two leap seconds, 1972 is the longest year in history. The F-15 Eagle fighter jet was first introduced in 1972 and, as of 2017, has never been defeated in …

On May 27, 1972, United States President Richard Nixon signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and Soviet Premier Leonid Brezhnev.

President Nixon makes unprecedented eight-day visit to Communist China and meets with Mao Zedong (Feb. 17). Britain takes over direct rule of Northern Ireland in bid for peace (March 24).