What happened on 11 November 1972?

Discover what happened on 11 November 1972 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Paul Schmitthenner (German architect; Judges’ Trial affiant (1884–1972))
  • Vera Inber (Soviet writer)
  • Warner Bruns (German scientist)
  • Heriberto Hülse (Brazilian politician (1902-1972))
  • Berry Oakley (American bassist (1948-1972))
  • Bolesław Drewek (Polish rower (1903–1972))
  • Maria Lehel (Hungarian painter (1889-1972))
  • Guri Johannessen (Norwegian politician (1911–1972))
  • Anders Windestam (Swedish composer)
  • Raymundo Torres (Mexican boxer (1941-1972))
  • Ronney Householder (American racing driver (1908-1972))
  • Samuel Murray Robinson (United States admiral (1882-1972))
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  • Joseph Lekganyane
  • Zdeněk Gina Hašler (Czech actor and director)
  • Guido Lazzini
  • Daniel Calzado Poceiro
  • William Hatch (American theologian)
  • William Matthews Williams (Welsh musician)
  • Florence E. Ware (American painter (1891-1972))
  • Victor Panyukov (Soviet footballer and football coach (1918-1972))
  • Emily Jane Grant ((1884-1972))
  • Sir Peter Fawcett Benton Jones, 3rd Bt. ((1911-1972))
  • Jan Schneider
  • Karol Jaroň (Karol Jaroň * 1895 , Řepčín, Olomouc (Olomouc) , Česká republika (Czech Republic) † 1972 , typographer, editor sex: male notes: NK neuvádí 2018/02 Někdy též jako Karel Jaroň zakladatel Slovenskej Grafie v Bratislavě a Lino)
  • Piet Spijker
  • Carlos Moneta (Argentinian navy officer)