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Ezra Pound (1885-1972) Nov 1 American poet (The Cantos), critic and fascist collaborator in Italy during World War II, dies at 87. Nov 4 Max Shachtman, American Trotskyist, socialist leader and writer, dies at 68. Nov 5 Reginald Owen, British actor (Mary Poppins, Sherlock Holmes), dies at 85.
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26 August–10 September – Great Britain and Northern Ireland compete at the Olympics in Munich, West Germany, and win 4 gold, 5 silver and 9 bronze medals. 28 August – Prince William of Gloucester, a cousin of the Queen, is killed in an air crash near Wolverhampton.
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9 January 1972 - the liner RMS Queen Elizabeth, then a floating university, caught fire and sank in Hong Kong Harbour.9 January 1972 - UK miners went on strike. The strike caused serious disruption including power cuts. The strikers returned to work on 28 February with a pay rise of more than 30%.22 January 1972 - Prime Minister Edward (Ted) Heath signed the treaty taking the UK into the EEC (European Economic Community, later the EU.30 January 1972 - 'Bloody Sunday' or the 'Bogside Massacre' - men of the 1st Battalion of the Parachute Regiment shot twenty-six unarmed civilian protestors. Thirteen died on the day and one passed...Average pay for male manual worker: £34.93 (Hansard: HC Deb 02 March 1973 vol 851 cc469-70W).The best-selling car of 1972 was the Ford Cortina MkIII.The best-selling cigarette was Players No 6.Most popular foreign holiday destination was Spain.The films that made the most money in the UK in 1972 were: 1. 'Diamonds Are Forever' (released 1971) (James Bond movie) 2. 'The Godfather' (1972) (epic mafia drama) 3. 'Fiddler on the Roof' (1971) (musical comedy) (equal third) 4. 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks' (1971) (Disney musical fantasy) (equal third) 5. 'The Devils' (1971) (historical drama about...
These British TV shows debuted in 1972: 1. Van der Valk - detective drama set in Amsterdam 2. Are You Being Served? - long-running comedy set in Grace Brothers department store 3. Love Thy Neighbour - comedy about black and white neighbours 4. Sykes - comedy starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques 5. Colditz - drama about the famous POW camp 6. Emme...
In 1972 Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice opened at the Palace Theatre in London's West End. The best-selling pop records of 1972 were: 1. Without You - Nilsson 2. Amazing Grace - The Pipes, Drums and Military Band of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards 3. Puppy Love - Donny Osmond 4. My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry 5. Mouldy Old D...
28 May - The Duke of Windsor, the former Edward VIII, died at his home in Paris. The funeral was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor. Thousands of mourners filed passed his coffin. 8 July 1972 - Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, married Birgeitte van Deurs, a secretary at the Royal Danish Embassy. The marriage took place at the tiny parish church...
Leeds United beat Arsenal to win the FA Cup. Derby County won the Football League. Glasgow Rangers won the European Cup-Winners' Cup. Violence from fans at the final in Barcelona saw Rangers banned from all European competitions for two years. Derby County paid a record transfer fee of £250,000 for David Nash from Leicester City. Well To Do won the...
The Toy of the Year in 1972 was Plasticraft. Other toys and games launched in 1972 included: 1. Cascade (by Matchbox) - ball bearing bouncing game 2. Peter Powell Stunter Kite 3. Meccano Multikits (Highway and Army) 4. The London Game - take a trip on the London Underground and see the sights in your living room 5. Waddingtons 4000AD - 'an interste...
New models launched for the UK market in 1972 were: 1. Aston Martin DBS Vantage - more powerful DBS 2. Austin/Morris 2200 - an Austin/Morris 1800 with a big engine 3. Audi 80 - the great vorsprung durch technik begins 4. DAF 66 1100 - small Dutch car 5. Daimler Double-six - posher version of the Jaguar XJ12 6. Datsun Bluebird - ubiquitous Japanese ...
In 1972 93% of households had a television set, 72% had a 'fridge and 66% had a washing machine. To get an idea of what new products people were interested in I had a look at the Consumers' Association (Which?) reports for 1972. In 1972 Which? reviewed: 1. Automatic washing machines 2. Bicycles for older children, including the Raleigh Chopper 3. S...
Feb 6, 2010 · 06 Nov : Pay and price freeze aims to curb inflation: 07 Nov : Nixon takes second term by landslide: 26 Nov : Police foil IRA hospital rescue attempt: 13 Dec : New offer for Thalidomide victims: 14 Dec : Last Moon mission returns: 19 Dec : Amin ultimatum to Uganda Britons: 22 Dec : Survivors found 10 weeks after plane crash: 23 Dec : Earthquake ...
Nov 9 Mark Fields, American NFL linebacker (New Orleans Saints), born in Los Angeles, California. Nov 10 Dick Kooijman, Dutch soccer player (Heracles, FC Groningen, Az), born in Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands. Nov 10 Isaac Bruce, American NFL wide receiver (St Louis Rams), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Nov 19, 1972 · Change date. Next. Official Singles Chart on 19/11/1972. 19 November 1972 - 25 November 1972. The Official UK Singles Chart reflects the UK’s biggest songs of the week, based on audio and video ...
