Historical Events Please go to a prior page. Famous Birthdays Oct 31 Matt Dawson MBE, English rugby union halfback (77 caps England, 7 British & Irish Lions; Northampton, London Wasps) and broadcaster ( A Question of Sport, BBC), born in Birkenhead, England Previous 1 2 Next 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