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1972 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in January 1972

• January 1, 1972: Kurt Waldheim becomes Secretary-General of the United Nations, marking a significant change in leadership for the organization.
• January 4, 1972: The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced, revolutionizing the way calculations are performed and making complex computations more accessible.
• January 7, 1972: Iberia Airlines Flight 602 crashes into a mountain in Ibiza, resulting in the tragic loss of 104 lives, highlighting the need for improved air safety measures.
• January 9, 1972: The RMS Queen Elizabeth, a renowned ocean liner, catches fire and sinks in Hong Kong harbor, marking the end of an era of luxury sea travel.
• January 10, 1972: Independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman returns to Bangladesh after imprisonment in Pakistan, symbolizing the nation's journey towards self-governance.
• January 11, 1972: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declares a new constitutional government in Bangladesh, with himself as president, establishing a new political order in the newly independent nation.
• January 12, 1972: A 10-hour siege in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, between left-wing insurgents and security forces results in casualties, underscoring the challenges of political unrest and the need for peaceful resolutions.
• January 13, 1972: Prime Minister of Ghana Kofi Abrefa Busia is overthrown in a military coup, highlighting the political instability and power struggles within the country.
• January 14, 1972: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark succeeds her father, becoming the first Queen of Denmark since 1412 and breaking the tradition of male monarchs named Frederick or Christian.
• January 18, 1972: Members of the Mukti Bahini, a Bangladeshi liberation force, lay down their arms after securing victory against the Pakistani Army, marking a significant milestone in the nation's struggle for independence.
• January 19, 1972: The Libertarian enclave Minerva, established on a platform in the South Pacific, declares independence but is later annexed by Tonga, highlighting the complexities of micronations and international recognition.
• January 20, 1972: President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto announces Pakistan's initiation of a nuclear weapons program, raising concerns about regional stability and the proliferation of nuclear arms.
• January 21, 1972: A bootlegger in New Delhi sells wood alcohol to a wedding party, resulting in the tragic deaths of 100 people, emphasizing the dangers of illicit alcohol consumption.
• January 24, 1972: Japanese soldier Shoichi Yokoi is discovered in Guam after spending 28 years in the jungle, having failed to surrender after World War II, shedding light on the lingering effects of the war.
• January 26, 1972: Yugoslavian air stewardess Vesna Vulović survives a plane crash in Czechoslovakia after falling 10,160 meters, setting a record for the highest fall survived without a parachute.
• January 30, 1972: Bloody Sunday: The British Army kills 14 unarmed nationalist civil rights marchers in Derry, Northern Ireland, sparking outrage and fueling tensions in the region.
• January 31, 1972: King Birendra succeeds his father as King of Nepal, marking a transition in the monarchy and the beginning of his reign.
• February 2, 1972: Bombing at British Yacht Club, West Berlin, kills German boat builder Irwin Beelitz; German militant group 2 June Movement claims responsibility, supporting Provisional Irish Republican Army.
• February 15, 1972: Ecuadorian President José María Velasco Ibarra deposed for the fourth time.
• February 17, 1972: Volkswagen Beetle sales surpass Ford Model T with production of 15,007,034th Beetle.
• February 19, 1972: Asama-Sansō incident begins: Five United Red Army members break into lodge near Mount Asama, Japan, taking lodgekeeper's wife hostage.
• February 21, 1972: Soviet uncrewed spaceship Luna 20 lands on the Moon.
• February 22, 1972: Car bomb planted by Official Irish Republican Army kills seven outside British military base in Aldershot, England.
• February 23, 1972: US activist Angela Davis released from jail with help from Rodger McAfee, a farmer from Caruthers, California.
• February 26, 1972: Luna 20 returns to Earth with 55 grams (1.9 ounces) of lunar soil.
• February 28, 1972: Asama-Sansō incident concludes in standoff between 5 members of Japanese United Red Army and authorities; two policemen killed, 12 injured.
• March 1, 1972: Juan María Bordaberry took office as President of Uruguay despite accusations of electoral fraud.
• March 2, 1972: The Club of Rome published 'The Limits to Growth', a report on the environmental consequences of economic growth.
• March 4, 1972: Libya and the Soviet Union signed a cooperation treaty, strengthening their political and military ties.
• March 5, 1972: Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis left the Greek Communist Party, marking a significant shift in his political views.
• March 19, 1972: India and Bangladesh signed the Indo-Bangladeshi Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Peace, formalizing their diplomatic relations.
• March 22, 1972: The 92nd U.S. Congress voted to send the Equal Rights Amendment to the states for ratification, aiming to guarantee equal rights for women.
• March 25, 1972: Vicky Leandros' song 'Après toi' won the Eurovision Song Contest 1972 for Luxembourg, showcasing European cultural diversity.
• March 26, 1972: An avalanche on Mount Fuji resulted in the tragic deaths of 19 climbers, highlighting the dangers of mountaineering.
• March 27, 1972: The First Sudanese Civil War came to an end, marking a significant milestone in the country's history.
• March 30, 1972: The Easter Offensive, a major military campaign during the Vietnam War, commenced as North Vietnamese forces crossed the Demilitarized Zone into South Vietnam.
• April 10, 1972: U.S. and Soviet Union sign Biological Weapons Convention, banning biological warfare
• April 13, 1972: Universal Postal Union recognizes People's Republic of China, excluding Republic of China (Taiwan)
• April 16, 1972: Apollo 16 mission launched, achieving lunar rover speed record
• April 26, 1972: Lockheed L-1011 TriStar enters service with Eastern Airlines
• April 27, 1972: Burundian Genocide against the Hutu begins, resulting in over 500,000 deaths
• April 29, 1972: Fourth anniversary of Broadway musical Hair marked by free concert, arrests for disturbing peace and marijuana use
• May 2, 1972: 91 fatalities due to a fire incident at Sunshine Mine, a silver mine located in Idaho.
• May 5, 1972: 115 casualties in an Alitalia DC-8 plane crash near Palermo, Sicily.
• May 10, 1972: Start of Operation Linebacker and Operation Custom Tailor, involving extensive bombing operations against North Vietnam by tactical fighter aircraft.
• May 13, 1972: Tragic fire at a nightclub atop the Sennichi department store in Osaka, Japan, resulting in 115 fatalities.
• May 21, 1972: Laszlo Toth, claiming to be Jesus Christ, attacks Michelangelo's Pietà statue in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, using a geologist's hammer.
• May 22, 1972: Ceylon becomes the republic of Sri Lanka, adopting a new constitution and led by Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
• May 23, 1972: Formation of the Tamil United Front (later known as Tamil United Liberation Front), a pro-Tamil organization, in Sri Lanka.
• May 26, 1972: Signing of the SALT I treaty, Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, and other agreements between Richard Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev in Moscow.
• May 30, 1972: Lod Airport massacre: Three Japanese Red Army members affiliated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – External Operations carry out an attack at Lod Airport, Israel, resulting in 26 deaths and 80 injuries.
• June 3, 1972: Sally Priesand becomes the first American woman to be ordained as a rabbi within Judaism.
• June 5, 1972: The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment is held in Stockholm, Sweden.
• June 8, 1972: Seven men and three women hijack a plane from Czechoslovakia to West Germany.
• June 11, 1972: Henri Pescarolo and Graham Hill win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Equipe Matra MS670.
• June 16, 1972: 108 die as two passenger trains hit the debris of a collapsed railway tunnel near Soissons, France.
• June 17, 1972: Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
• June 18, 1972: Staines air disaster: 118 die when a Trident 1 jet airliner crashes two minutes after takeoff from London Heathrow Airport.
• June 23, 1972: Watergate scandal: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and White House chief of staff H. R. Haldeman are taped talking about using the C.I.A. to obstruct the investigation by the F.B.I. into the Watergate break-ins.
• June 30, 1972: The International Time Bureau adds the first leap second (23:59:60) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) at the end of the month.
• July 1, 1972: The Greenpeace ketch Vega collides with a French naval ship while protesting nuclear tests, highlighting the environmental and political tensions of the time.
• July 2, 1972: The Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan settles their disputes bilaterally, easing tensions and promoting regional stability.
• July 4, 1972: The first Rainbow Gathering, a counterculture festival, takes place in Colorado, promoting peace, love, and unity among attendees.
• July 10, 1972: Multiple elephant attacks in India kill 24 people, highlighting the dangers of human-wildlife conflict and the need for conservation efforts.
• July 11, 1972: The highly anticipated chess match between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer begins, capturing global attention and symbolizing the Cold War rivalry.
• July 18, 1972: Anwar Sadat expels Soviet advisors from Egypt, signaling a shift in Egypt's foreign policy and its relations with the Soviet Union.
• July 21, 1972: A series of bombings by the Provisional Irish Republican Army in Belfast causes casualties and destruction, escalating the conflict in Northern Ireland.
• July 23, 1972: The United States launches Landsat 1, pioneering Earth observation and remote sensing, leading to advancements in environmental monitoring and resource management.
• July 24, 1972: Jigme Singye Wangchuck becomes King of Bhutan, ushering in a period of modernization and development in the country.
• July 25, 1972: U.S. health officials acknowledge the unethical Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis, sparking discussions on medical ethics and the importance of informed consent.
• July 27, 1972: The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle makes its first flight, marking a significant advancement in fighter jet technology and air combat capabilities.
• July 31, 1972: Operation Motorman begins in Northern Ireland, aiming to regain control of areas held by Irish republican paramilitaries, marking a turning point in the conflict.
• August 4, 1972: Idi Amin's expulsion of Asians from Uganda: 50,000 British passport-holding Asians were given 3 months to leave Uganda.
• August 10, 1972: A daytime meteor was seen in western US and Canada as an Apollo asteroid grazed Earth's atmosphere.
• August 12, 1972: Oil tankers Oswego-Guardian and Texanita collided near Stilbaai, South Africa.
• August 14, 1972: An East German Ilyushin airliner crashed near East Berlin, killing all 156 on board.
• August 16, 1972: Members of the Royal Moroccan Air Force attempted to shoot down King Hassan II's plane during a coup attempt.
• August 19, 1972: The first daytime episode of the second incarnation of the American game show The Price Is Right was taped.
• August 21, 1972: The Republican National Convention renominated President Richard Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew for a second term.
• August 22, 1972: Rhodesia was expelled from the International Olympic Committee due to its racist policies.
• August 26, 1972: The 1972 Summer Olympics were held in Munich, West Germany.
• September 1, 1972: Bobby Fischer, an American chess player, defeats Boris Spassky, the reigning world champion from the Soviet Union, in a highly anticipated match in Reykjavík, Iceland. This victory marks a significant moment in chess history, as it breaks the Soviet Union's dominance in the sport and establishes Fischer as the new world champion.
• September 5, 1972: During the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, eight members of the Palestinian terrorist group Black September launch an attack on the Olympic Village, killing eleven Israeli athletes and coaches. Five guerillas and one police officer are also killed in a failed hostage rescue attempt. This tragic event, known as the Munich massacre, casts a shadow over the Olympic Games and raises concerns about international security.
• September 10, 1972: Emerson Fittipaldi, a Brazilian Formula One driver, wins the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. At the age of 25, he becomes the youngest Formula One World Champion in history, surpassing the previous record held by Jackie Stewart. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Fittipaldi's career and establishes him as a rising star in the sport.
• September 14, 1972: West Germany and Poland, two neighboring countries with a complex history, re-establish diplomatic relations. This diplomatic move aims to improve bilateral ties and foster cooperation between the two nations, contributing to regional stability and reconciliation.
• September 17, 1972: Uganda, a country in East Africa, announces the presence of Tanzanian troops within its territory. This announcement raises tensions between the two countries and escalates the ongoing conflict in the region. The situation highlights the complex political and military dynamics in East Africa and the need for diplomatic efforts to resolve regional disputes.
• September 18, 1972: The São Paulo Metro, a rapid transit system in Brazil's largest city, is officially inaugurated. This significant infrastructure project provides a vital transportation network for São Paulo's residents and contributes to the city's economic development and urban mobility.
• September 19, 1972: A parcel bomb targeting the Israeli Embassy in London explodes, killing one diplomat. This incident underscores the ongoing tensions and conflicts in the Middle East and raises concerns about diplomatic security. It also highlights the need for international cooperation to combat terrorism and protect diplomatic missions.
• September 23, 1972: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos declares martial law across the entire country through Proclamation No. 1081. This move marks a significant turning point in Philippine history, as it grants Marcos sweeping powers and effectively suspends civil liberties. The declaration of martial law leads to widespread human rights abuses and political repression, shaping the course of Philippine politics for years to come.
• September 24, 1972: During an air show at Sacramento Executive Airport, an F-86 fighter jet fails to take off and crashes into a Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour. This tragic accident results in the deaths of 12 children and 11 adults, casting a shadow over the event and raising concerns about air show safety.
• September 25, 1972: In a referendum held in Norway, voters reject the country's membership in the European Economic Community (EEC), also known as the Common Market. This decision reflects Norway's desire to maintain its independence and control over its economic and political affairs, shaping the country's relationship with the European Union for years to come.
• September 28, 1972: In the final game of the 1972 Summit Series, a highly anticipated ice hockey tournament between Canada and the Soviet Union, the Canadian national men's hockey team defeats the Soviet team 6-5. This victory secures Canada's triumph in the series with a 4-3-1 record, marking a significant moment in international hockey and fueling national pride in Canada.
• September 29, 1972: The Joint Communiqué of the Government of Japan and the Government of the People's Republic of China is signed in Beijing. This agreement normalizes diplomatic relations between the two countries after years of estrangement. The establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and China marks a major step in improving bilateral relations and has significant implications for regional stability and cooperation in East Asia.
• October 1, 1972: Somali government adopts Somali alphabet as official writing script.
• October 2, 1972: Denmark joins European Community, Faroe Islands remain outside.
• October 5, 1972: United Reformed Church in England formed from Congregational and Presbyterian Churches.
• October 6, 1972: Train crash in Saltillo, Mexico kills 208.
• October 8, 1972: Breakthrough in Paris peace talks between Henry Kissinger and Lê Đức Thọ.
• October 13, 1972: Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashes in Andes, survivors resort to cannibalism.
• October 22, 1972: Oakland Athletics win Major League Baseball World Series, first championship since 1930.
• October 25, 1972: Belgian Eddy Merckx sets new world hour record in cycling.
• October 26, 1972: Coup in Republic of Dahomey (later Benin) led by Mathieu Kérékou removes civilian government.
• October 28, 1972: Airbus A300 makes its first flight.
• November 7, 1972: Richard Nixon defeats George McGovern in a landslide in the 1972 United States presidential election, with lowest voter turnout since 1948 (55%).
• November 11, 1972: The United States Army transfers the Long Binh military base to South Vietnam.
• November 14, 1972: The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 1,000 for the first time, closing at 1,003.16.
• November 16, 1972: UNESCO adopts the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
• November 19, 1972: Seán Mac Stíofáin, a leader of the Provisional Irish Republican Army, is apprehended in Dublin after a radio interview.
• November 28, 1972: The last executions in Paris: Roger Bontems and Claude Buffet are guillotined despite Bontems' not guilty verdict for murder.
• November 29, 1972: The tea house Mellow Yellow opens in Amsterdam, legalizing cannabis sales in the Netherlands.
• December 2, 1972: Labor Party wins Australian federal election, ending 23 years of conservative rule; Gough Whitlam becomes Prime Minister.
• December 7, 1972: Apollo 17, the last crewed Moon mission, launches; takes iconic Blue Marble photograph of Earth.
• December 8, 1972: United Airlines Flight 553 crashes in Chicago, killing 45; Watergate conspirator's wife found with $10,000 in purse.
• December 11, 1972: Apollo 17 lands on the Moon.
• December 14, 1972: Eugene Cernan becomes the last person to walk on the Moon during Apollo 17 mission; next crewed mission not planned until 2017.
• December 15, 1972: Australia introduces equal pay for women.
• December 16, 1972: Constitution of Bangladesh comes into effect.
• December 19, 1972: Apollo 17 returns to Earth, concluding the Apollo program of lunar exploration.
• December 21, 1972: ZANLA troopers attack Altera Farm in north-east Rhodesia.
• December 22, 1972: Australia establishes diplomatic relations with China and East Germany.
• December 23, 1972: A 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Nicaragua kills thousands and causes widespread damage; President Somoza accused of mishandling aid.
• December 28, 1972: Bones of Martin Bormann, a top Nazi official, are discovered in Berlin.
• December 29, 1972: Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crashes in the Everglades, Florida, killing 101; first hull loss of a wide-body aircraft.
• December 31, 1972: A 2nd leap second is added to the year, making 1972 the longest year ever within the context of UTC.