In 1972, the world witnessed significant events, including the signing of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT I) treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union. This agreement aimed to curb the arms race during the Cold War by limiting the number of nuclear weapons each country could possess. Additionally, 1972 was notable for the Munich Olympics, where a tragic terrorist attack occurred, resulting in the deaths of 11 Israeli athletes. This event highlighted the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and had a lasting impact on international sports security measures.