Historical Events Please go to a prior page. Famous Birthdays Aug 30 Jose Herrera, outfielder (Oakland A's), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Aug 30 Pavel Nedvěd, Czech football player (Lazio, Juventus), born in Cheb, Czechoslovakia Previous 1 2 Next Famous Weddings Please go to a prior page. Famous Deaths Please go to a prior page. 1971 History by Year 1973 What Happened in 1972 Britain Joins the European Community February 17, 1972 Nixon Meets Mao February 21, 1972 Pong November 29, 1972 The Blue Marble December 7, 1972