Kraftwerk 2
Releases Kraftwerk 2 as the band continues its experimental instrumental phase.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1972 in Germany
Explore 44 historical events and records for Germany in 1972.
Historical records for Germany in 1972
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January
Kraftwerk 2
Develops flute, rhythm box and electronic textures on Kraftwerk 2.
First Enlargement Treaty
Heads the German government when accession treaties are signed with Britain, Denmark, Ireland and Norway.
February
Assassination of Irwin Beelitz
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
Movement 2 June
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
May
Bombing of Frankfurt
The Baader-Meinhof bomb a US Army base in Frankfurt killing 1 & injuring 14
Bombing of Augsburg
Bombing of a police station in Augsburg and the Bavarian State Criminal Investigations Agency in Munich, claimed by Tommy Weissbecker
Bombing of Karlsruhe
Bombing of the car of the Federal Judge Buddenberg
Bombing of Munich
Bombing of a police station in Augsburg and the Bavarian State Criminal Investigations Agency in Munich, claimed by Tommy Weissbecker
Bombing of Axel Springer Verlag
Bombing of the Axel Springer Verlag, Ilse Stachowiak is involved in the bombing
Bombing of USAREUR HQ
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 of USAREUR HQ
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
June
Arrest of Andraes Baader
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
Arrest of Holger Meins
Baader and fellow RAF members Jan-Carl Raspe and Holger Meins are apprehended after a lengthy shootout in Frankfurt
Arrest of Jan-Carl Raspe
Baader and fellow RAF members Jan-Carl Raspe and Holger Meins are apprehended after a lengthy shootout in Frankfurt
Visit to Israel
German Chancellor Willy Brandt visits Israel
Arrest of Gudrun Ensslin
Ensslin is captured
Two Goals Against Belgium
Scores twice as West Germany defeat hosts Belgium 2-1 in the European Championship semi-final.
Olympiastadion League Title Celebration
Franz Beckenbauer captains Bayern in their first competitive match at Munich’s Olympiastadion, a 5-1 victory over Schalke that clinches the Bundesliga title.
Arrest of Gudrun Ensslin
The Read Army Faction members are jailed individually in solitary confinement in the newly constructed high security Stammheim Prison in the north of Stuttgart
Arrest of Ulrike Marie Meinhof
The Read Army Faction members are jailed individually in solitary confinement in the newly constructed high security Stammheim Prison in the north of Stuttgart
Golden Boot European Golden Shoe
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the European Golden Shoe with 40 goals for Bayern Munich. The campaign is particularly remembered for leading Bayern’s attack during a historic scoring season.
Red Army Faction
After an intense manhunt, Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, Holger Meins, and Jan-Carl Raspe are arrested
Red Army Faction
The Read Army Faction members are jailed individually in solitary confinement in the newly constructed high security Stammheim Prison in the north of Stuttgart
Red Army Faction
After an intense manhunt, Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, Holger Meins, and Jan-Carl Raspe are arrested
Red Army Faction
The Read Army Faction members are jailed individually in solitary confinement in the newly constructed high security Stammheim Prison in the north of Stuttgart
Red Army Faction
After an intense manhunt, Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, Holger Meins, and Jan-Carl Raspe are arrested
Red Army Faction
The Read Army Faction members are jailed individually in solitary confinement in the newly constructed high security Stammheim Prison in the north of Stuttgart
Red Army Faction
After an intense manhunt, Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, Holger Meins, and Jan-Carl Raspe are arrested
Red Army Faction
After an intense manhunt, Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, Holger Meins, and Jan-Carl Raspe are arrested
October
Paris European Summit
Represents Germany as the Paris summit begins discussions on economic, monetary and political development of the Communities.
Paris Summit Political Cooperation
Supports stronger political cooperation as the Paris summit sets new objectives for European integration.
December
Treaty of Basic
East & West Germany recognize each others boundaries & independence
Treaty of Basic
East & West Germany recognize each others boundaries & independence
Treaty of Bassic
East & West Germany recognize each others boundaries & independence
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Directs Aguirre, the Wrath of God.
Other events (month unknown)
A Free Woman
Directs A Free Woman.
Beckenbauer First Ballon d’Or
Franz Beckenbauer earns the 1972 Ballon d’Or after captaining West Germany to European Championship success and demonstrating how a defender can organise attacks from deep positions.
Counterrevolution and Revolt Published
Marcuse published Counterrevolution and Revolt, assessing the obstacles facing revolutionary movements in affluent societies.
Forty Goal Bundesliga Season
Gerd Muller scores 40 times during the 1971-72 Bundesliga campaign, setting a single-season record that stands for nearly five decades.
How these records were prepared
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