Feeling Nostalgic for 1972? Use Our Calculator to See How Old You Were and What Happened!

People born in 1972 would be 53 years old today. They've experienced 53 years of significant moments! Use our age calculator to see exactly how many days, weeks, or even months they've been alive. In 1972, the Watergate scandal began to unfold, leading to President Nixon's resignation. The first successful video game, Pong, was released, sparking the gaming industry.

What Major Happened in 1972?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1972 when you were 53 years old.

1. The Watergate scandal began with the arrest of five men for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
2. The Munich Olympics massacre occurred, with Palestinian terrorists killing 11 Israeli athletes.
3. The United States and the Soviet Union signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
4. The video game Pong was released by Atari.
5. The first scientific handheld calculator, the HP-35, was introduced by Hewlett-Packard.
6. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) passed the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives but failed to be ratified by enough states.
7. The Clean Water Act was enacted in the United States.
8. The Godfather film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, was released.
9. Apollo 17 became the final manned mission to the Moon (to date).
10. The television show 'The Price Is Right' debuted on CBS.

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