Page 4: Historical Events In 1973

Feb 12   Benjamin Frankel, composer, dies at 67 on this day in history.   

Feb 12   In the year 1973 the first US POWs in N Vietnam released; 116 of 456 flown to Philippines   

Feb 13   US dollar devalues 10% on this day in history.   

Feb 15   On this day in history ottawa restricts oil exports to US, due to possible shortages.   

Feb 15   Tim Holt, actor (Stagecoach, Hitler's Children), dies of cancer at 55 in the year 1973.   

Feb 15   USSR launches Prognoz 3 to study sun (589/200,300 km) on this day in history.   

Feb 16   Pieter Van der Bijl, cricketer (outstanding S Af bat in 1938-39), dies on this day in history.   

Feb 16   West Indies vs Australia at Kingston, first time since 1955 without Sobers on this day in history.   

Feb 16   In the year 1973 william Calley's murder conviction for the My Lai Massacre in Vietnam   

Feb 18   On this day in history 54-kg octopus measuring 7 meter across captured in Hood Canal, Washington   

Feb 18   Franc Costello, US gangster, dies at 82 on this day in history.   

Feb 20   In the year 1973 brigitte Reimann, writer, dies at 39   

Feb 21   On this day in history chicago Black Hawks, record 262nd NHL game without being shut-out   

Feb 21   In the year 1973 israeli jet fighters shoot down a Libyan Airlines passenger plane over the Sinai Desert, killing more than 100 people.   

Feb 22   In the year 1973 elizabeth Bowen, Anglo-Irish novelist (Cat Jumps), dies in Lond at 73   

Feb 22   Israeli fighter planes shoot down a Libyan commercial airliner (106 die) in the year 1973.   

Feb 22   US & China agree to establish liaison offices in Beijing & Washington DC on this day in history.   

Feb 23   On this day in history gold goes up $10 overnight to record $95 an ounce in London   

Feb 24   On this day in history art Smith, actor (Quicksand), dies of heart attack at 73   

Feb 25   In the year 1973 juan Corona sentenced to 25 life sentences for 25 murders   

Feb 26   Mary Finney, actress (Honestly Celeste), dies at 68 on this day in history.   

Feb 26   Triple Crown horse Secretariat bought for a record $5.7m in the year 1973.   

Feb 27   -Airborne mine countermeasures began off Haiphong during Operation Endsweep. This was a "first" in mine warfare on this day in history.   

Feb 27   Dick Allen signs a record $675,000 3-year contract with White Sox in the year 1973.   

Feb 27   Lucijan Marija Skerjanc, Yugoslav composer/conductor, dies at 72 in the year 1973.   

Feb 27   On this day in history pope Paul VI publishes constitution motu proprio Quo aptius   

Feb 27   On this day in history supporters of the American American Indian Movement begin their occupation of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, site of the 1890 Sioux massacre.   

Feb 28   In the year 1973 cecil Kellaway, actor (Guess Who's Coming to Dinner), dies at 78   

Feb 28   Suriname government of Sedney arrests 13 union leaders in the year 1973.   

Mar 01   Robyn Smith becomes first female jockey to win a major race on this day in history.   

Mar 02   "Black September" terrorists occupy Saudi Embassy in Khartoum on this day in history.   

Mar 02   In the year 1973 cleo Noel, US ambassador to Sudan, assassinated   

Mar 04   In the year 1973 15th Grammy Awards The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, America   

Mar 04   In the year 1973 15th Grammy Awards: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, America   

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Jan 02   Abu Wilson, running back (Indianapolis Colts) was born in the year 1973.   

Jan 02   Chris Woodruff, Knoxville Tenn, tennis star (1993 NCAA Division I) was born in the year 1973.   

Jan 02   Fredric Ford, WLAF CB (Scotland Claymores)/NFL cornerback (Eagles) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of sarah Schwald, Bellingham Wash, 1.5k runner   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of lucy Davis, British actress   

Jan 02   Will Kirby, American actor was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of lamont Warren, NFL running back (Indianapolis Colts)   

Jan 16   Josie Davis, LA Calif, actress (Sarah-Charles in Charge) [or Jun 19] was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1973 cornelis van Dis, Dutch MP (SGP), dies at 79   

Jan 11   Isabel Randolph, actress (Missing Corpse), dies at 83 in the year 1973.   

Jan 15   Jef Alpaerts, Flemish pianist/conductor, dies at 68 in the year 1973.   

Jan 16   Ray Barrett, sportscaster (Gillette Summer Sports Reel), dies at 65 on this day in history.   

Jan 17   On this day in history fred Essler, actor (Unsinkable Molly Brown), dies at 77   

Jan 19   On this day in history max Adrian, actor (Boy Friend, Her Favorite Husband), dies at 69   

Jan 20   On this day in history death of amilcar L Cabral, fought for Guinea Bissau independence, murdered 51   

Jan 22   On this day in history lyndon B Johnson, president (1963-69), dies at his Texas ranch at 64