Was it getting to watch the fantastic TV hits such as Are You Being Served, Sykes, Record Breakers, Thunderbirds and Mastermind.
Or was it something closer to home such as VIP visits to Wearside and County Durham? There was the Duke of Edinburgh’s visit to Sunderland, Ken Dodd in the area and Edward Heath taking a factory tour.
This was the year when the Hylton Bridge was taking shape and Fawcett Street was going through big changes.
It certainly was a year with plenty to talk about so why not take a look through our archive collection and then re-live the memories.
5. A surprise for his biggest fan
Comedian Ken Dodd had a surprise meeting with his biggest fan - his aunt Annie Boyd - when he called at a Durham City store in 1972. Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. The changing face of the town centre
Plans were afoot in 1972 to restore Fawcett Street to some of its former glory as a shopping thoroughfare. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. A popular visitor
The Duke of Edinburgh was a big hit on a visit to Sunderland and Washington in May 1973. Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. Making changes in 1972
Tree Felling at Burn Park in December 1972. It was part of a scheme to widen and improve New Durham Road, at a cost of nearly £400,000. Photo: Sunderland Echo