This article lists some of the events from 1972 related to the Netherlands.
Incumbents Monarch: Juliana (1948—1980) Prime Minister: Barend Biesheuvel (1971–1973)
Events 29 November – The legal sale of cannabis in the Netherlands begins with the opening "tea house" Mellow Yellow, on the Amstel River in Amsterdam.
Births 17 February – Sandra Palmen, Dutch politician 4 March – Jos Verstappen, racing driver 16 May – Roy Poels, judoka
Deaths 18 April – Henriette Geertruida Veth, Dutch lawyer
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