List of 972 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 972
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 14, 972 | Otto II, Co-Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, marries Byzantine princess Theophanu. She is crowned empress by Pope John XIII in Rome the same day. |
| June 24, 972 | Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces, takes place. |