Four Events in 1972

1. On January 14, 1972, the comedy show "Sanford and Son" premieres on NBC TV which starred Redd Foxx.

2. February 21, 1972, President Richard Nixon became the first United States President to visit China.

3. March 1, 1972, the basketball great Wilt Chamberlain is the first NBA player to score 30,000 points.

4. On November 14, 1972, the Dow Jones closes above 1,000 for the first time in history.