1972
The United States Senate ratifies the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
The United States Senate ratifies the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
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1972
Ugandan President Idi Amin announces that Uganda is no longer responsible for the care of British subjects of Asian…
Ugandan President Idi Amin announces that Uganda is no longer responsible for the care of British subjects of Asian…
1972
Vietnam War: The last United States ground combat unit leaves South Vietnam.
Vietnam War: The last United States ground combat unit leaves South Vietnam.
1972
In an unsuccessful coup d'état attempt, the Royal Moroccan Air Force fires upon Hassan II of Morocco's plane while he…
In an unsuccessful coup d'état attempt, the Royal Moroccan Air Force fires upon Hassan II of Morocco's plane while he…
1972
Munich massacre: A Palestinian terrorist group called "Black September" attacks and takes hostage 11 Israeli athletes…
Munich massacre: A Palestinian terrorist group called "Black September" attacks and takes hostage 11 Israeli athletes…
1972
Munich massacre: Nine Israeli athletes die (along with a German policeman) at the hands of the Palestinian "Black…
Munich massacre: Nine Israeli athletes die (along with a German policeman) at the hands of the Palestinian "Black…
1972
In Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park, a Cave Research Foundation exploration and mapping team discovers a link…
In Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park, a Cave Research Foundation exploration and mapping team discovers a link…
1972
Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos begins authoritarian rule by declaring martial law.
Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos begins authoritarian rule by declaring martial law.
1972
Japan Airlines Flight 472 lands at Juhu Aerodrome instead of Santacruz Airport in Bombay, India, overrunning the…
Japan Airlines Flight 472 lands at Juhu Aerodrome instead of Santacruz Airport in Bombay, India, overrunning the…
1972
Japan establishes diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China after breaking official ties with the…
Japan establishes diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China after breaking official ties with the…
1972
Vietnam War: Operation Linebacker, a US bombing campaign against North Vietnam in response to its Easter Offensive,…
Vietnam War: Operation Linebacker, a US bombing campaign against North Vietnam in response to its Easter Offensive,…
1971
The Provisional Government of Bangladesh is formed
The Provisional Government of Bangladesh is formed
1971
Sierra Leone becomes a republic, and Siaka Stevens the president
Sierra Leone becomes a republic, and Siaka Stevens the president
1971
Bangladesh Liberation War: The Pakistan Army and Razakars massacre approximately 3,000 Hindu emigrants in the Jathibhang
Bangladesh Liberation War: The Pakistan Army and Razakars massacre approximately 3,000 Hindu emigrants in the Jathibhang
1971
Amtrak (the National Railroad Passenger Corporation) takes over operation of U
Amtrak (the National Railroad Passenger Corporation) takes over operation of U
1971
Seventy-eight people are killed when Aviogenex Flight 130 crashes on approach to Rijeka Airport in present-day Rijeka, C
Seventy-eight people are killed when Aviogenex Flight 130 crashes on approach to Rijeka Airport in present-day Rijeka, C
1971
Bangladesh Liberation War: The Pakistan Army slaughters at least 71 Hindus in Burunga, Sylhet, Bangladesh
Bangladesh Liberation War: The Pakistan Army slaughters at least 71 Hindus in Burunga, Sylhet, Bangladesh
1971
In accordance with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed by the U
In accordance with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed by the U
1971
The United States Supreme Court overturns the conviction of Paul Cohen for disturbing the peace, setting the precedent t
The United States Supreme Court overturns the conviction of Paul Cohen for disturbing the peace, setting the precedent t
