The following lists events that happened during 1972 in Iran.
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See also: | Other events of 1972 Years in Iran |
Incumbents edit
Events edit
February edit
- 9 February – The 1972 Iran blizzard ended after seven days, during which as much as 26 feet of snow buried villages in northwestern, central and southern Iran. An estimated 4,000 people were killed, particularly in the area around Ardakan.[1]
April edit
- 10 April – The 6.7 Mw Qir earthquake shook southern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), killing 5,374 and injuring 1,710.
Births edit
- 7 May – Asghar Farhadi.
- 31 July – Tami Stronach, Iranian-born dancer and former actress
References edit
- ^ "Thousands Missing in Iran Snow", Oakland Tribune, 10 February 1972, p1