1 January 1972Kraftwerk 2Ralf Hutter
Releases Kraftwerk 2 as the band continues its experimental instrumental phase.
Historical records for Germany in 1972, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Releases Kraftwerk 2 as the band continues its experimental instrumental phase.
Develops flute, rhythm box and electronic textures on Kraftwerk 2.
Heads the German government when accession treaties are signed with Britain, Denmark, Ireland and Norway.
A bomb explodes in West Berlins British Yacht Club, killing an elderly German boatbuilder, Irwin Beelitz, Movement 2 June claims responsibility, indicating that the attack was in support of the Irish Republican Army
A bomb explodes in West Berlins British Yacht Club, killing an elderly German boatbuilder, Irwin Beelitz, Movement 2 June claims responsibility, indicating that the attack was in support of the Irish Republican Army
The Baader-Meinhof bomb a US Army base in Frankfurt killing 1 & injuring 14
Bombing of a police station in Augsburg and the Bavarian State Criminal Investigations Agency in Munich, claimed by Tommy Weissbecker
Bombing of the car of the Federal Judge Buddenberg
Bombing of a police station in Augsburg and the Bavarian State Criminal Investigations Agency in Munich, claimed by Tommy Weissbecker
Bombing of the Axel Springer Verlag, Ilse Stachowiak is involved in the bombing
Bombing outside of Military Intelligence (G-2), Headquarters, U.S. Army in Europe (HQ USAREUR) at Campbell Barracks, claimed by the 15th July Commando (in honour of Petra Schelm), executed by Irmgard Moeller
Bombing outside of Military Intelligence (G-2), Headquarters, U.S. Army in Europe (HQ USAREUR) at Campbell Barracks, claimed by the 15th July Commando (in honour of Petra Schelm), executed by Irmgard Moeller
The leaders are arrested, after 6 murders, 50 attempted murders & numerous bank raids. Baader and fellow RAF members Jan-Carl Raspe and Holger Meins are apprehended after a lengthy shootout in Frankfurt
Baader and fellow RAF members Jan-Carl Raspe and Holger Meins are apprehended after a lengthy shootout in Frankfurt
Baader and fellow RAF members Jan-Carl Raspe and Holger Meins are apprehended after a lengthy shootout in Frankfurt
German Chancellor Willy Brandt visits Israel
Ensslin is captured
Scores twice as West Germany defeat hosts Belgium 2-1 in the European Championship semi-final.
The Read Army Faction members are jailed individually in solitary confinement in the newly constructed high security Stammheim Prison in the north of Stuttgart
The Read Army Faction members are jailed individually in solitary confinement in the newly constructed high security Stammheim Prison in the north of Stuttgart
After an intense manhunt, Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, Holger Meins, and Jan-Carl Raspe are arrested
The Read Army Faction members are jailed individually in solitary confinement in the newly constructed high security Stammheim Prison in the north of Stuttgart
After an intense manhunt, Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, Holger Meins, and Jan-Carl Raspe are arrested
The Read Army Faction members are jailed individually in solitary confinement in the newly constructed high security Stammheim Prison in the north of Stuttgart
After an intense manhunt, Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, Holger Meins, and Jan-Carl Raspe are arrested
The Read Army Faction members are jailed individually in solitary confinement in the newly constructed high security Stammheim Prison in the north of Stuttgart
After an intense manhunt, Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, Holger Meins, and Jan-Carl Raspe are arrested
After an intense manhunt, Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, Holger Meins, and Jan-Carl Raspe are arrested
Represents Germany as the Paris summit begins discussions on economic, monetary and political development of the Communities.
Supports stronger political cooperation as the Paris summit sets new objectives for European integration.
East & West Germany recognize each others boundaries & independence
East & West Germany recognize each others boundaries & independence
East & West Germany recognize each others boundaries & independence
Directs Aguirre, the Wrath of God.
Directs A Free Woman.
Appointed Minister of Finance
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
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