TIMELINE 1972 - The Immaculate Reception, Nixon Goes to China and Ziggy Stardust

Weird History's Timeline is taking you back to 1972. '72 would be groovin' in about every topic; from the Watergate scandal heating up, to the release of Neil Young's most iconic album, to Franco Harris' immaculate reception. Take a trip on the Timeline train back to 1972 and experience the news, culture, sports, entertainment and all that was weird in the seventies.
#1972 #timeline #weirdhistory

[@WeirdHistory]

What do you think was the best/worst thing of 1972?

[@RamboKingz23]

Wallace getting a taste of karma 😌

[@tdesq.2463]

One word: WATERGATE

[@stacyn.]

The best is the disco, then where I used lived, and the worse was no computer’s.

[@TeddyStrongBear]

Dueling Banjos! 🪕🪕

[@johnnyjohnnyjohnny11]

Imelda Marcos Son is the President after 36 years, Time to resume that shoe collection spree

[@melindakinnaird]

It wasn't New Year's Eve without Dick Clark. It's just not the same without him.

[@chino3796]

You mean Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadian's playing Auld Lang Syne at midnight?

[@jamesslick4790]

@@chino3796 LOL, I old enough to appreciate BOTH!

[@RemoWilliams1227]

I agree but man those last couple years with Dick were hard to watch.

[@alukuhito]

LOL.

[@naturalnashuan]

@@RemoWilliams1227 They were. Ryan Seacrest doesn't do the thing I liked, the rambling on about how many tons of trash are removed from the streets and talking about how miserable the weather is, and random factoids. Just once couldn't he have mentioned how many swimming pools of urine were freezing into yellow slush in Times Square?

[@bluebear1985]

Here are the major winners of Academy Awards for films released in 1972: Best Picture- The Godfather Best Director- Bob Fosse (Cabaret) Best Actor- Marlon Brando (The Godfather), declined Best Actress- Liza Minnelli (Cabaret) Best Supporting Actor- Joel Grey (Cabaret) Best Supporting Actress- Eileen Heckart (Butterflies Are Free)

[@bluebear1985]

Here are the top 10 songs of 1972, according to the Billboard year-end singles chart: 10. Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast- Wayne Newton 9. Brand New Key- Melanie 8. Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me- Mac Davis 7. Lean on Me- Bill Withers 6. I Gotcha- Joe Tex 5. The Candy Man- Sammy Davis Jr. 4. Without You- Harry Nilsson 3. American Pie- Don McLean 2. Alone Again (Naturally)- Gilbert O'Sullivan 1. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face- Roberta Flack

[@christiancastro2442]

I luv how do you do ?? Mouth and mcneal

[@bluebear1985]

@@christiancastro2442 Looks like that one would eventually make it as high as #8, and finish on the year-end chart at #25.

[@anidiquaojala1804]

💞 💞💞

[@dannydaw59]

Led Zeppelins Stairway to Heaven wasn't even in the top 10.

[@bluebear1985]

@@dannydaw59 This is because it never actually got officially released as a single, even though it was included on their untitled fourth album.

[@OceanWolf808]

Crazy that all these events and more in 1972 were 50 years ago. Time keeps on moving.

[@monkeygraborange]

I was a sophomore in high school in 72, and for me these events seem like just yesterday.

[@kristiskinner8542]

Was born in the late 70s, pls dont remind me how long ago that was lol

[@charles1203]

@@monkeygraborange my 10th grade year was 1997, from Princess Diana dying to titanic being a smash hit and technology wise the PlayStation 1 starting to push the sega genesis and Nintendo 64 cartridge to the side it was the beginning of something new.

[@pyre13]

@@kristiskinner8542 right, I was born in 72 lol

[@damekennedy9615]

Really??? Time keeps on moving????

[@Franniiv3]

Don't mind me, I'm just enjoying people's posts as they reminisce and share their own stories of their 1972:) Have a nice day, everyone! xo

[@albertogonzalez2203]

Love this series. It will be a sad day when it is done.

[@batman5224]

1972 was probably the best year of the 1970s. The artistries of film and television were at their very peak. If I could pick one year to travel back to from the 70s, it would be this one.

[@chrisrj9871]

Until you throw in Nixon and The Olympics. ...but I still say what you say about 1972, but about 1994, despite it being the year of Kurt Cobain's death and the OJ Simpson trials. That year gave us Gargoyles, Pulp Fiction, and Super Metroid. Years of great art/ent., years of terrible tragedy.

[@NewMessage]

Truly the best decade I was ever born in.

[@lesbw356]

Agreed. If I had a time machine…it would be set for 1970

[@maevependragon]

Same

[@alukuhito]

Really? What about all the other decades your were born in?

[@gregreed3484]

I graduated High School in 1972 so it was a year of great change and challenge for me. I continue to venture into photography and became a freelance photographer and also got my second flying license. In following years I completed my certifications and became an airline pilot. I was a professional pilot for 34 years and and airline pilot for 29.5 until my retirement in 2014. Over 26,000 hrs of total flight time and over 21,000 hours as a Captain on the DHC-8 for Piedmont Airlines.

[@WitBillions]

August 26. My parents were married ‼️ happy 50th wedding anniversary to them this year! 🥂👏

[@chino3796]

Wow it's really been 50 YEARS since I was 17. Unbelievable.

[@roosterj2599]

My memories start in 1972. I turned 2 this year. Mostly memories of stuff on TV and my family. The 70s were terrific! Groovy!

[@will6497]

Im going to leave a like before watching because I usually watch these with a really good meal. Thank you for another upload guys

[@sufianfucuk9225]

Timeline is y favourite channel, i watch it over and over again thank you for the memory 👍

[@DJAUDIO1]

Born in '79, I completely appreciate the 70s.

[@batcatowler1972]

I was born in 72 so I don't remember much. The memories kick in around 76. This is very interesting just the same!

[@alukuhito]

You don't remember much? So, you do remember a little about the year you were born in then. That's pretty impressive. What do you remember?

[@jimmyhornbuckle5023]

I've been. Waiting all week for thus !!! Lol

[@datukalex]

Spent lots of time in the ol' uterus that year. Barely made it out for the holidays.

[@donhosmer8159]

I feel blessed for having grown up during the 70's It was an experience Not always a good one But quite an experience

[@jaec45]

Since you've mentioned "Imelda's shoes", why not include Marco's Martial which began on September 21, 1972. Thanks

[@TheRadiaforce]

1972 was the year my mother and father were born. I doubt youtube would be seeing this had this not come to pass. That said, can't wait for '73. Why? Well, while you ponder that, get ready to match the stars.

[@Proudathiest1]

If like to go back before the use of computers and the internet. I’ve never done any social media of any kind I have no interest whatsoever so that wouldn’t be hard for me at all. I am sure that it wasn’t but it seems to me like life was just simpler back then

[@Mikewee777]

Yeah. A infamous junkie named Steve Jobs finished a job application within seconds and interviewed on the same day while bare footed (he had no credentials , no experience and even fewer references) . Modern job applications require a sober applicant to perform 3 hours of background typing , 3 references and a 3 week wait for of a three tier interview with multiple levels of management (who expect you to have 3 years of college credentials and 9 years of work experience).

[@CouchIssues]

Love the way you incorporated the commercials! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@derusio3411]

Love this series, nostalgia is great even though a lot of it is U.S specific.. any plans to do a U.K version?

[@osvie0168]

I agree, I'm an American and though I like to see events in American history before my time I would love to see events from other parts of the world as well. I was disappointed with their 1970 vid when they didn't even mentioned the legendary 1970 world cup in Mexico (game of the century, and Pele's last).

[@codywalls3261]

I'm one of the first!!!! Oh shit I forgot what I was gonna say.

[@jamesfarrington9030]

My fav was Miami going undefeated. loved those guys: Csonka, Kiick, and Morris.

[@nancyomalley6286]

The Miami Dolphins were talked about on "I Love the 70's 1972"

[@molinalong3468]

Rest In Peace 1972 Dan blocker Jackie Robinson Harry s Truman Brandon de Wilde

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks for this! ✨

[@Ammo08]

The year I graduated high school and joined the US Air Force...great memories..

[@NASCARFAN93100]

1972 was the beginning of NASCAR's modern era

[@pfkmsandiego]

awesome work! love ur timeline vids !

[@CarrieMilburn]

Shout out to all the 1972 babies out there!

[@oceanewrtr]

For some reason, Dick Clark looked like Mike Myers doing a skit 😂

[@aprilmcpherson-vanraalte5590]

Some things shall NEVER change

[@saltyfox7056]

You failed to mention the final Apollo mission. I would have thought that would have been a big enough event to include in this video.

[@davidfischer6923]

Neil Young is a good artist

[@obedthemagnificent7128]

Thank you so much for this. Thank God i discoverd this page. I am a history lover and my favorite decate was the 70's but my passion is the history from the 1920's and below. Ì enjoy Europe's and American history because it's usually recorded whereas in South Africa some history is not recorded properly and you can't even find a proper cencus of African people

[@Staffo1972]

What would i like to bring back from the 70s? i remember little things of the 70s since i was born 1972 in Australia

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Back then, the commercials were far more entertaining than anything I've seen today.

[@SakeBlossom]

This is an amazing decade! So crazy and historical time to be alive and make history! # boomerjelly 💕

[@kbram7363]

The intro beat is pure perfection

[@NITE_SHIFTING]

Love these.

[@maidenminnesota1]

Geez. I remember a lot of these. Hard to believe they were 50 years ago. Doesn't seem that long. Of course, when you realize you've been out of high school for 40 years, it seems right, too.

[@Warmountian]

I knew basketball shorts used to be shorter but man those are some short shorts

[@nallelygalarza7593]

Quick note on the Andes crash, they were only found because 2 of them walked almost 40 miles with no gear until they found help

[@Jolluna]

Hello, fellow oldies who were alive in 1972.

[@y4nic519]

i love these

[@Boblib1970]

The Immaculate Reception only remains controversial to Raider fans

[@luisvillafane3210]

You changed the thumb tags

[@jensrand6505]

get rid of everything else you guys make and only make timeline videos!! these are the best

[@danam0228]

Forgot to fast forward on Polaroid to when it was found guilty of stealing most of it's technology from Kodak and went under

[@jpsned]

I celebrated my 13th birthday in 1972, so it was when I came of age, which was a great feeling. 🙂 I remember my dad showing me the front page of the NY Times and the news of the Andes crash survivors' hike to civilization, and talking about how incredible that was. 9:06 Greg Luzinski's last name is pronounced Loo-ZIN-ski. not Loo-SKIN-ski.

[@brettkihlmire573]

The Olympics massacre led Germany to create GSG-9, a Federal Police counterterrorism unit based around the British SAS.

[@TheNurulaulia]

1972 reminds me of M*A*S*H 👍

[@DragonKazooie89]

Where’s The (new) Price is Right? It’s the longest continually running game show in US TV history!

[@JohnDoe-fu3lw]

I'm quite slow...but eh... Doesn't 72 kinda sound like recently and now?

[@esquare807]

Wallace's final term as governor was 1983-1987. He also asked for forgiveness from the black community in the late 70’s. He became a born again Christian.

[@jamesmoss3424]

Fritz the cat debut. 😀👍🐱

[@theTeleforce]

Were they seriously throwing bowling balls down the same lanes the Kool-Aid Man was walking over? I've worked in factories for much of my career so I know I'm unusually safety conscious, but the first thing I thought once I saw that was that it was a recipe for disaster...

[@billiejostokes8194]

You said that nobody had escaped Alcatraz but three men DID escape Alcatraz, they were never found, they DID successfully escape! Who told you nobody ever escaped Alcatraz?

[@davidmccann9811]

Nixon wouldn't be cracking jokes for much longer. 🤣😂

[@Becauseimme]

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars was an inspiration for Mr. Morale and the Hot Steppers by Kendrick Lamar.

[@SOULRELIEF22]

THE BEST!!! I was 25 and atheist at the beginning of "72. But on CHRISTMAS EVE PAPA GOD sent HOLY GHOST to touch me when I asked Him in the name of JESUS! I woke up CHRISTMAS MORNING, BORN AGAIN! HALLELUJAH! 🎄❤️✝️❤️🎄 I've now entered my 51st year LOVING JESUS! HOW GLORIOUS LIVING UNTO LIFE! ❤❤❤🙏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🥰

[@SOULRELIEF22]

St John 3:16!❤ JESUS IS RETURNING SOON! THANK YOU DEAR LOVELY LORD JESUS! ❤️✝️❤️

[@CmdrTomalak]

In order for the younger folks watching to really appreciate the 70s, I think the premieres should contain a two minute commercial break so they can know the fear of running to use the washroom and get back before the commercial is over.

[@Benni777]

As a Zoomer, I agree, I really liked the commercials, and would’ve appreciated more of them, no matter how long it takes to find them! 😆

[@MrRezRising]

Agreed. I run videos of 70s commercials in the background while I work. Maybe a seperate revenue stream -- uh, series might be warranted. They're already out there, we need WH to make it THE place to go for the nostalgia hit.

[@Mrboomer135]

@@Benni777 they’d just pause it lol

[@nationofvillians1620]

They still have the pause button.

[@onecoolcat2478]

😄

[@johnhilder]

This channel has quickly become one of my favorites on KZbin, and this Timeline series is especially great.

[@PeterHamiltonz]

Yup. Weird history is providing a public service.

[@Revelian1982]

Your mother is even better.

[@summe1972]

Best thing about 1972 was being born! Not that I remember that, of course. Growing up in the 70s was interesting, I'm really loving your 70s series, Looking forward to 73!

[@chino3796]

Best part of '72 is I was 17.

[@isakwilkinson2491]

Right I'm with you I don't remember being born 1972 although it says it on my birth certificate. I do remember 1976 Star wars I think. Lol and the year my baby sister was born ,ouch. . Lol Ment I had to share my toys. I grew up in the Bay area Santa Clara California. And I still played outside I think we were the last ones to play outside our generation. Lol

[@jp3813]

@@isakwilkinson2491 Star Wars was 1977.

[@muzerhythm2242]

Same here!😁

[@naturalnashuan]

I was born the day the plane crash of the "Alive" movie happened, but didn't know that until I saw the movie.

[@MrChupacabradude]

If you ask any puertorican who was alive in 1972 they will all mention the death or Roberto Clemente. He was an absolute legend inside and outside of the park

[@Sniperboy5551]

He’s a legend to anybody who even tangentially follows baseball, whether they were alive in 1972 or not!

[@PomegranatesWeather]

Yes, definitely

[@nancyomalley6286]

I was only 6 but I remember hearing on the news when he died

[@prismaze]

RIP Olivia Newton-John ❤ 🕊

[@CuestaBroadcasting]

The film "Grease" did not make household names out of Olivia Newton John and John Travolta. They were already household names in the 70's. She for her #1 in the US and UK album "If You Love Me, Let Me Know", 1974, and he for "Welcome Back Kotter" 1975. (R.I.P. Olivia).

[@panteracfh2198]

None of your info was valid in 1972!!! This isn't "Timeline 1974". It's 1972. Grease made them in this year. Boosted their popularity so much they was asked to make albums. Without grease, those 2 don't exist.

[@CuestaBroadcasting]

@@panteracfh2198 Sorry that you did not understand what I wrote. I know math is hard for some people. But the fact is that at 4:10, the video states, "The film ("Grease", 1978) made household names out of Travolta and his co-star, Olivia Newton-John." I wrote that they were already household names BEFORE the 1978 film Grease. I had a friend who had Olivia Newton John posters on her wall in 1974 which is BEFORE the 1978 film. In 1974, if you asked anyone in the US, Australia, or the UK, "Who is Olivia Newton-John", they would know. That is the definition of a household name. 1974 is a smaller number than 1978. That means that 1974 came before 1978. And John Travolta was a household name in 1975 after the debut of "Welcome Back Kotter." Again, 1975 is before the 1978 film "Grease". 1978 minus 1975 is 3. This means that John Travolta was a household name 3 years prior to when the video states. Sorry that you did not understand that. I know math is hard. Also in English we say, "they were", not "they was". For some people, grammar is hard too.

[@pikestance4219]

@@CuestaBroadcasting You can't clarify without being a complete ass?

[@CmdrTomalak]

*Read in narrator's voice* 1972. The year she started school and began her years long hatred of all things History related. Fast forward to July 12, 2020 when the Weird History Channel would completely break her of that hatred with the premiere of the first of their Timeline series videos. Well played Weird History.... that really was weird.

[@Maximus5775]

OMFG Yo That’s pretty Cool and funny 😂 I read that and I can picture him saying this

[@drmorqWarrenProject]

my life changed forever on Sept 25, 1972..,,., my grandfather was stabbed to death while driving a cab in Wichita, Kansas... 50 years and I still havent gotten over it...

[@johngallagher5441]

Grease did not come out in 1972. It was 1978 or 79. Why you using it as your cover

[@big8dog887]

Obviously they want to jump on the "We love Olivia Newton-John" bandwagon. In 1972, she was touring to promote her debut album (released November 1971), so that will probably be mentioned. Still, could have used a picture from 1972 or at least one that isn't so obviously not from that year. EDIT: Also, the play on which the movie was based made its Broadway debut in 1972.

[@Classic_Rock_Chick]

Click bait. Very tacky.

[@shellshell942]

RIP Olivia Newton John, the Grease megamix won't sound the same now...will just have to sing it louder and even more off key 😆

[@KatieLHall-fy1hw]

Hopelessly devoted

[@trinaq]

Despite not being alive in 1972, I have several older relatives who were, and they often inform me of what happened then, as well as their own personal memories. In that way, I have nostalgia for that year.

[@anidiquaojala1804]

yes ❣ I was 9

[@claywilson6149]

My late wife was ten years my senior . We often laugh on who had the better decade . She was so cool ...and all the other kids here age were cool , i had to insist it was hers .

[@demonicusa.k.a.theblindguy3929]

I was born 3 years earlier so most of this were things I learned after the fact.. That being said the Kool-Aid Commercial was a completely forgotten blast from the past. The life cereal commercial played well into the 80's so I was well acquainted.

[@juliaerin1938]

This is my favorite way of learning about history! A timeline mixed with cultural, political, and historical facts ugh it's just so good!

[@beenaplumber8379]

This is a great way to learn about history, but I'd encourage you to talk to the people you meet who were alive back then. All a show like this can do is go over the facts. People who lived those events can give context and a sense of the importance of those facts. Right now we still have the opportunity to learn from people who were actually there. I used to think it was weird that my mom was alive and active in such historical events, but now I realize that at age 57, I lived through and remember events that to me were just part of growing up, but to others were part of history. Now I understand the value of elders in our knowledge of history. Facts are facts, but what was it like to live through the early Cold War, to have a dad who was part of WWII? There are still a lot of real people alive who can share those stories, and they are invaluable.

[@jamesmoss3424]

The price is right debut and it's still excellent today. 😀👍

[@bluebear1985]

On September 4 of that year, CBS added a new game show to their daytime lineup, "The New Price is Right". They picked "Truth or Consequences" host Bob Barker to do this show. I wonder whatever became of this show? 😁

[@franksavage8031]

The world will never know.......

[@pattycake8272]

I was 3 years old and the best thing was my parents still loved each other and my family was together.

[@chrisrj9871]

🍪🍪🍪

[@damnmuggle]

Awe

[@DJL78]

Grease was released in 1978!!!! LOL.

[@DJL78]

Now the thumbnail is Burt Reynolds…. LOL

[@DJL78]

@Bill Chisholm How long have you been single and living in your moms basement?

[@osvie0168]

I'm looking forward to both '73 and '74 because of the Watergate investigations that led to Nixon's downfall.

[@sam_uelson]

Spoilers

[@Pack.Leader]

What a great series. I was 10 in 1972, so this really takes me back. Can't wait to see the rest of these.

[@DrLC.]

Ooooh! I’m excited for you! Seeing your childhood years through this series is really nostalgia inducing ☺️

[@tolfan4438]

I turned 8 in 72. Good perspective

[@jamesslick4790]

ME 2! 👍😊👍

[@elwin38]

I was 4!✌🏾✊🏾

[@arthurberman-MFTS]

Yeah, I was 10, too. Those were good times.

[@johnpossum556]

I am STILL listening to The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Listened to it yesterday. It's one of my favorite albums ever made. Love its bluesyness!

[@jab1289]

1972: The year of Sanford and Son, The Godfather, and the beginning of the Oakland A's mini-dynasty.

[@markdemo6814]

I graduated high school in 1974. I bought a "show room" model: Mercury Couger XR7 (351 cleavland block!) Sticker price:$6,400, I 'chewed' the sale' man down to $5,200! It was Black w/ a 'landau roof,' white interer. I can't buy a GOOD used car for that price! I signed the papers the night Pres. Nixon resigned; the other sales man wheeled in a TV and said: "Watch this, IT's HISTORY!" (man was HE RIGHT!) FYI: Gas was $0.33 for regular & $0.36 for PREAMEN !!! (pls excuse my spelling) God Bless...

[@gleefulme9617]

What's ironic is that John Lennon likely would be alive today had he actually been deported.

[@danemassie3750]

My favorite show on KZbin by far, I really feel like I’m living the year

[@fergusonfluffington777]

How about doing a video about the history of face hair? The style of Mustaches beards sideburns goatees worn throughout history and the story of reasons why!

[@MichaelTBishop]

Yes that would be a great history.

[@pinstripingbybear.]

@2:08 Shoichi Yokoi didn't just give up when locals found him, they had to bring top Japanese officials that served at the same time He did To help coax him out because he did not believe that Japan lost to America and the war was over he believed that it was a ploy to get him Out of the jungle to kill him..

[@jamesmoss3424]

R.I.P Jackie Robinson.

[@wesmcgee1648]

Seeing Burt Reynolds on the thumbnail reminds me of my cousin, who was a dead ringer for Burt in the 70s. I was a lot younger than my cousin, and I always loved going places with him. Someone would say, hey there's Burt Reynolds! And we attracted a lot of chicks. He looked EXACTLY like him.

[@djbigpean]

The R and B Jams of 1972. Al Green - Let's stay together The Staples Singers - I"ll Take You There Bill Withers - Lean on me The Temptations - Papa was a rolling stone Joe Tex- I got Cha.

[@Sawlon]

I was 18 in 1972. Love these timelines!!!

[@TeddyStrongBear]

aaaah, I see the thumbnail has been changed. This is great, but I was hoping for some dueling banjos from Deliverance!! 🤙💯

[@benisaten]

Awesome! Best series out there. My fav was '88. Cheers from Niagara 🇨🇦✌️. This narrator makes anything interesting.

[@montana_patriot]

I appreciate your research and time in making these videos. Only good and thorough yearbook anthology I know of on KZbin that's not just made for the boomers.

[@MrRezRising]

If you guys need a mic drop for 1974, Rush's first album released in March. 🤠🤘

[@chrisrj9871]

If they need one for 1973, Dark Side of the Moon 🤘

[@paddle_my_mad_laddle]

The decade gets more exciting as the series goes on! Excellent videos!

[@leesashriber5097]

This is some great content! I love looking back at the life changing events that were positive or negative. Thank you!! Definitely subscribing to your channel 😊

[@stevemason5173]

I can't believe 50 years have passed in the blink of an eye... I was 18 years old and as wild as they come...

[@charles1203]

I’m 41 now born in 81. The long way we’ve come huh?