European Championship Semi-Final Goal
Scores Belgium's late goal in the 2-1 European Championship semi-final defeat by West Germany.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1972 in Belgium
Explore 8 historical events and records for Belgium in 1972.
Historical records for Belgium in 1972
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June
European Championship Third-Place Goal
Scores the opening goal as Belgium defeat Hungary 2-1 to finish third at the European Championship.
European Championship Third-Place Winning Goal
Scores Belgium's second goal in the 2-1 third-place victory over Hungary.
Other events (month unknown)
First Complete Gene Sequence
Determines the complete nucleotide sequence of a protein-coding gene.
Leekens Anchors Club Brugge Back Line
Georges Leekens establishes himself as a dependable defender in the side being built for a sustained period of Belgian and European success.
MS2 Coat Protein Gene
Establishes a milestone in molecular genetics using bacteriophage RNA.
President of Belgium
Appointed President of the Social Christian Party
World Record
Merckx sets the bicycle hour speed record covering 49.431 km at high altitude in Mexico City
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