Asia

1972 The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Bertrand Russell, Philosopher

1972 The 300th Anniversary of the Birth of Vemana (Poet)

1972 The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of V.O. Chidambaran Pillai

1972 The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Sri Aurobindo, Religious Teacher

1972 Defence Services Commemoration

1972 The 25th Anniversary of Independence

1972 Olympic Games, Munich

1972 The 50th Anniversary of International Railways Union

1972 The 25th Anniversary of Indian Standards Institution

1972 The 1st Anniversary of Arvi Satellite Earth Station