Fait mathématique: 1072 is the smallest number that can be written as the sum of 2, 3, 4, or 5 positive cubes.
Culture générale: 1072 is a number for which we're missing a fact (submit one to numbersapi at google mail!).
Date historique: December 7th is the day in 1970 that the first ever general election on the basis of direct adult franchise is held in Pakistan for 313 National Assembly seats.