November 12, 1971 — The story of the My Lai Massacre goes public
The facts of the matter are distressingly simple: United States Army troops, under the immediate command of 2nd Lieutenant William...
May 19, 2016
The Complete History
December 4, 1971 — Montreux Casino burns to the ground
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention liked to say that they brought the house down when they played. One...
May 14, 2016
June 17, 1972 — The Watergate Burglary goes awry
On the morning of June 17, 1972, a young journalist named Bob Woodward was working the court beat in Washington...
May 4, 2016
July 3, 1972 — Mississippi Fred McDowell dies
Mississippi Fred McDowell was 68 at the time of his death – he was born, died and was buried in...
April 29, 2016
August 22, 1972 — Jane Fonda visits North Vietnam
Jane Fonda, daughter of Henry Fonda, and a well-respected actress in her own right, was also a prominent anti-war activist...
April 24, 2016
September 25, 1972 — “Black Sabbath, vol.4” is released
The fourth studio album by legendary heavy metal outfit Black Sabbath, Volume 4 was the only one of their albums...
April 19, 2016
September 27, 1972 — Gwyneth Paltrow born
Gwyneth Paltrow is an actor, and the founder and CEO of the lifestyle company Goop. She is best known for...
April 17, 2016
October 7, 1972 — John Nicholls leads Carlton to victory in the VFL Grand Final
In his first year as captain-coach of Carlton, veteran ruckman John Nicholls achieved a minor miracle. While Carlton were one...
April 14, 2016
December 2, 1972 — Carly Simon releases “You’re So Vain”
Carly Simon’s most famous song is also one of her most hotly debated. Because Simon has never revealed who it...
April 9, 2016
December 9, 1972 — The Whitlam government is elected in Australia
It was time. After 23 years in the wilderness, the Australian Labor Party was once again elected by the Australian...
April 4, 2016
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