Historical figures in 1972

The atlas holds 17 people and 25 moments here, in 1972. The most recorded lives are Jorge Luis Borges, Freddie Mercury and Charlie Chaplin. Among them Writers, Political Leaders and Educators.

Notable people

  1. Jorge Luis Borges

    in 1972

    3 moments here

    Argentine writer, poet, essayist, translator, lecturer, librarian, and critic. Borges was born in Buenos Aires, lived in Switzerland and Spain during…

  2. Freddie Mercury

    in 1972

    3 moments here

    Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara) was a British singer, songwriter, pianist, and lead vocalist of Queen.…

  3. Charlie Chaplin

    in 1972

    2 moments here

    English actor, comedian, director, writer, producer and composer whose screen persona, the Tramp, became an international icon.…

  4. J. R. R. Tolkien

    in 1972

    2 moments here

    John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an English philologist, university professor, and author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.…

  5. Mikhail Gorbachev

    in 1972

    2 moments here

    Soviet and Russian politician who led the Soviet Union from 1985 until its dissolution in 1991.…

  6. Corazon Aquino

    in 1972

    2 moments here

    María Corazón Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was a Filipino political leader and president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992.…

  7. Elizabeth II

    in 1972

    1 moment here

    Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death.…

  8. Mao Zedong

    in 1972

    1 moment here

    Chinese communist revolutionary and political leader who led the Chinese Communist Party and founded the People’s Republic of China.…

  9. Steve Jobs

    in 1972

    1 moment here

    Steven Paul Jobs was an American entrepreneur, inventor, and executive who co-founded Apple, founded NeXT, and led Pixar.…

  10. Neil Armstrong

    in 1972

    1 moment here

    American naval aviator, research test pilot, NASA astronaut, aerospace administrator, and professor.…

  11. Elvis Presley

    in 1972

    1 moment here

    American singer and actor Elvis Aaron Presley, widely known as the “King of Rock and Roll.” Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, he grew up in Memphis,…

  12. Fidel Castro

    in 1972

    1 moment here

    Cuban revolutionary and political leader who led the 26th of July Movement against Fulgencio Batista, became Cuba's prime minister in 1959, and later…

  13. Marlene Dietrich

    in 1972

    1 moment here

    German-American actress and singer Marlene Dietrich (Marie Magdalene Dietrich) was born in Berlin and achieved international fame through stage,…

  14. Harry S. Truman

    in 1972

    1 moment here

    Harry S. Truman (1884–1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.…

  15. Benazir Bhutto

    in 1972

    1 moment here

    Pakistani political leader who served twice as prime minister, from 1988 to 1990 and from 1993 to 1996.…

  16. Golda Meir

    in 1972

    1 moment here

    Golda Meir was an Israeli political leader who served as Israel’s prime minister from 1969 to 1974.…

  17. Umm Kulthum

    in 1972

    1 moment here

    Egyptian singer and actress, born Fatima Ibrahim es-Sayyid el-Beltagi. Raised in rural Dakahlia, she moved permanently to Cairo in 1923 and became…

Moments

  1. 1972 India-Pakistan Summit Benazir Bhutto
  2. 1972 Meeting with Sékou Touré Fidel Castro
  3. 1972 Played Bedford College Freddie Mercury
  4. 1972 Return visit to Texas Jorge Luis Borges
  5. 1972 University of Michigan honorary doctorate Jorge Luis Borges
  6. 1972 Visit to New York Jorge Luis Borges
  7. 1972 Return to central Oxford J. R. R. Tolkien
  8. 1972 Visit to Belgium Mikhail Gorbachev
  9. 1972 Visit to the Netherlands Mikhail Gorbachev
  10. 1972 Visit to Langholm Neil Armstrong
  11. 1972 Meeting with President Nixon Mao Zedong
  12. 1972 Receives CBE insignia J. R. R. Tolkien
  13. 1972 Receives Honorary Academy Award Charlie Chaplin
  14. 1972 Returns to the United States Charlie Chaplin
  15. 1972 Madison Square Garden concert Elvis Presley
  16. 1972 White House meeting with Nixon Golda Meir
  17. 1972 Move to parents' home after martial-law arrest Corazon Aquino
  18. 1972 Visit to Benigno Aquino Jr. at Camp Crame Corazon Aquino
  19. 1972 Enrollment at Reed College Steve Jobs
  20. 1972 Final war-effort concert at Cairo University Umm Kulthum
  21. 1972 Welcomed in Belgrade Elizabeth II
  22. 1972 Showcase at the Pheasantry Freddie Mercury
  23. 1972 Filming of I Wish You Love Marlene Dietrich
  24. 1972 Marquee Club performance Freddie Mercury
  25. 1972 Death in Kansas City Harry S. Truman

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