Page 4: Historical Events In 1973

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

Feb 12   The first US POWs in N Vietnam released; 116 of 456 flown to Philippines on this day in history.   

Feb 13   On this day in history uS dollar devalues 10%   

Feb 15   In the year 1973 ottawa restricts oil exports to US, due to possible shortages.   

Feb 15   On this day in history tim Holt, actor (Stagecoach, Hitler's Children), dies of cancer at 55   

Feb 15   In the year 1973 uSSR launches Prognoz 3 to study sun (589/200,300 km)   

Feb 16   Pieter Van der Bijl, cricketer (outstanding S Af bat in 1938-39), dies in the year 1973.   

Feb 16   West Indies vs Australia at Kingston, first time since 1955 without Sobers in the year 1973.   

Feb 16   On this day in history william Calley's murder conviction for the My Lai Massacre in Vietnam   

Feb 18   54-kg octopus measuring 7 meter across captured in Hood Canal, Washington in the year 1973.   

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

Feb 20   Brigitte Reimann, writer, dies at 39 on this day in history.   

Feb 21   Chicago Black Hawks, record 262nd NHL game without being shut-out on this day in history.   

Feb 21   Israeli jet fighters shoot down a Libyan Airlines passenger plane over the Sinai Desert, killing more than 100 people on this day in history.   

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

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

Feb 22   On this day in history uS & China agree to establish liaison offices in Beijing & Washington DC   

Feb 23   Gold goes up $10 overnight to record $95 an ounce in London in the year 1973.   

Feb 24   Art Smith, actor (Quicksand), dies of heart attack at 73 in the year 1973.   

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

Feb 26   In the year 1973 mary Finney, actress (Honestly Celeste), dies at 68   

Feb 26   Triple Crown horse Secretariat bought for a record $5.7m on this day in history.   

Feb 27   In the year 1973 -Airborne mine countermeasures began off Haiphong during Operation Endsweep. This was a "first" in mine warfare   

Feb 27   In the year 1973 dick Allen signs a record $675,000 3-year contract with White Sox   

Feb 27   On this day in history lucijan Marija Skerjanc, Yugoslav composer/conductor, dies at 72   

Feb 27   Pope Paul VI publishes constitution motu proprio Quo aptius on this day in history.   

Feb 27   In the year 1973 supporters of the American American Indian Movement begin their occupation of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, site of the 1890 Sioux massacre.   

Feb 28   On this day in history cecil Kellaway, actor (Guess Who's Coming to Dinner), dies at 78   

Feb 28   On this day in history suriname government of Sedney arrests 13 union leaders   

Mar 01   Robyn Smith becomes first female jockey to win a major race in the year 1973.   

Mar 02   In the year 1973 "Black September" terrorists occupy Saudi Embassy in Khartoum   

Mar 02   Cleo Noel, US ambassador to Sudan, assassinated on this day in history.   

Mar 04   On this day in history 15th Grammy Awards The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, America   

Mar 04   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

Jan 02   In the year 1973 birth of fredric Ford, WLAF CB (Scotland Claymores)/NFL cornerback (Eagles)   

Jan 02   In the year 1973 birth of sarah Schwald, Bellingham Wash, 1.5k runner   

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

Jan 02   In the year 1973 birth of will Kirby, American actor   

Jan 04   Lamont Warren, NFL running back (Indianapolis Colts) was born in the year 1973.   

Jan 16   On this day in history birth of josie Davis, LA Calif, actress (Sarah-Charles in Charge) [or Jun 19]   

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

Jan 11   In the year 1973 isabel Randolph, actress (Missing Corpse), dies at 83   

Jan 15   On this day in history jef Alpaerts, Flemish pianist/conductor, dies at 68   

Jan 16   Ray Barrett, sportscaster (Gillette Summer Sports Reel), dies at 65 in the year 1973.   

Jan 17   Fred Essler, actor (Unsinkable Molly Brown), dies at 77 on this day in history.   

Jan 19   Max Adrian, actor (Boy Friend, Her Favorite Husband), dies at 69 in the year 1973.   

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

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