Timeline Saturday 1 January 1972

Events on Saturday 1 January 1972 6

• 1888 – 1972 Maurice Chevalier (1888-1972) Died 1 January 1972, aged 83 Chevalier was a French singer and actor known internationally for his charming stage persona and roles in films such as "Gigi." His career spanned music hall, Hollywood cinema, and recordings across six decades. He died in Paris shortly after being hospitalized for a suicide attempt tied to depression over his declining health.
• 1972 1972 World Snooker Championship Alex Higgins First Title The rise of "The Hurricane." Winner: Alex Higgins; Runner-up: John Spencer. Score: 37–32.
• 1972 1972: Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus At 25, Brazilian Fittipaldi became the youngest World Champion at that time, winning five races for Lotus.
• 1972 – 1974 Barry McKenzie Films Co-wrote and appeared in the cult Australian films The Adventures of Barry McKenzie (1972) and Barry McKenzie Holds His Own (1974), directed by Bruce Beresford.
• 1972 Marriage to Manfred Ramin Married Manfred Ramin, a German conductor. They settled in England, where she enjoyed the countryside and cooking venison.
• 1972 – 1975 The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour Served as announcer on The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, continuing to build his career as an in-demand voice talent in television.