Historical Events In 1973

Mar 24   Harley Race beats Dory Funk Jr in Kansas City, to become NWA champ on this day in history.  

Mar 24   In the year 1973 professional track debut of Kip Keino defeating Jim Ryun in the mile  

Mar 25   On this day in history edward Steichen, pioneer of US photography, dies at 93  

Mar 25   On this day in history majid Khan & Mushtaq Mohammad both out for 99 in Test vs England  

Mar 26   George Sisler, hall of famer 1st baseman (257 hits-1920), dies at 80 on this day in history.  

Mar 26   On this day in history soap opera "The Young and the Restless" premieres  

Mar 26   In the year 1973 susan Shaw, is first woman in 171 years in London's Stock exchange  

Mar 27   45th Academy Awards "Godfather", Marlon Brando & Liza Minnelli win Marlon Brando turns down Oscar for best actor in support of Indians on this day in history.  

Mar 27   45th Academy Awards: "Godfather", Marlon Brando & Liza Minnelli win Marlon Brando turns down Oscar for best actor in support of Indians on this day in history.  

Mar 27   Boyan Georgiev Ikonomov, composer, dies at 72 in the year 1973.  

Mar 27   On this day in history jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead) stopped for speeding & LSD possession  

Mar 28   In the year 1973 hakuun Yasutani, Zen teacher/co-founder (Sanbo Kyodan), dies  

Mar 29   Dave Cowens, wins NBA MVP on this day in history.  

Mar 29   Last Australian troops leave South Vietnam in the year 1973.  

Mar 29   Naval Advisory Group and Naval forces, Vietnam disestablished and last U.S. prisoners of war left Vietnam in the year 1973.  

Mar 30   On this day in history ellsworth Bunker resigns as US ambassador to South Vietnam  

Mar 31   On this day in history ken Norton defeats Muhammad Ali in a 12 round split decision  

Mar 31   On this day in history kurt George Hugo Thomas, composer, dies at 68  

Apr 01   Arthur Wood, cricket wicket-keeper (England 1938-39), dies on this day in history.  

Apr 01   Japan allows its citizens to own gold on this day in history.  

Apr 05   In the year 1973 nFL adopts jersey numbering system (ie quarterbacks, 1-19)  

Apr 05   Pioneer 11 launched to Jupiter on this day in history.  

Apr 06   On this day in history pioneer 11 launched toward Jupiter &Saturn  

Apr 07   Nick Stuart, bandleader, dies of cancer at 69 on this day in history.  

Apr 07   On this day in history vicki Lawrence got her number one single as "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" made it to the top of the pop charts.  

Apr 08   Japan allows its citizens to own gold in the year 1973.  

Apr 08   Pablo (Ruiz y) Picasso, Spanish/French painter (Guernica), dies at 91 in the year 1973.  

Apr 08   On this day in history thirty-two terrorist bombings in Cyprus take place.  

Apr 09   Otto Kerner, former governor of Illinois, convicted for his role in an illegal racetrack scheme on this day in history.  

Apr 09   Pablo Picasso artist, dies near Mougins, France, at 91 on this day in history.  

Apr 10   BEA flight to Basel Switz, crashes on landing, killing 104 of 143 on this day in history.  

Apr 11   Ted Decorsia, actor (Police Chief Hegedorn-Steve Canyon), dies at 69 in the year 1973.  

Apr 13   On this day in history alexandre A M Stols, publisher/typographer (Schoone Book), dies at 73  

Apr 14   In the year 1973 magda Janssens, Flemish actress (Nederlands in 7 Lessons), dies at 88  

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of abu Wilson, running back (Indianapolis Colts)  

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   Sarah Schwald, Bellingham Wash, 1.5k runner was born on this day in history.  

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

Jan 02   Will Kirby, American actor was born in the year 1973.  

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

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

Jan 05   Cornelis van Dis, Dutch MP (SGP), dies at 79 in the year 1973.  

Jan 11   On this day in history 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   Amilcar L Cabral, fought for Guinea Bissau independence, murdered 51 died in the year 1973.  

Jan 22   In the year 1973 lyndon B Johnson, president (1963-69), dies at his Texas ranch at 64