Page 12: Historical Events In 1973

Aug 09   In the year 1973 charlie Daniels, US swimmer (Olympics-4 gold-1904, 08), dies at 88   

Aug 09   Henry McCullough & Denny Seiwell quit Wings on this day in history.   

Aug 09   On this day in history uSSR launches Mars 7   

Aug 10   On this day in history douglas Kennedy, actor (Lone Ranger & Lost City of Gold), dies at 57   

Aug 10   In the year 1973 first BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) train travels in San Francisco   

Aug 11   On this day in history peggy Castle, actress (Lily Merrill-Lawman), dies of cirrhosis at 46   

Aug 12   On this day in history john Clay, cricketer (Glamorgan offie in only Test 1935), dies   

Aug 13   Ben van Eysselsteijn, Dutch playwright (Arid Earth), dies at 75 on this day in history.   

Aug 14   On this day in history uS bombs Cambodia   

Aug 15   In the year 1973 black September kills 3 wounds 55 Athens   

Aug 16   Selman A Waksman, Russian/US microbiology (Nobel 1952), dies at 85 on this day in history.   

Aug 17   Conrad Aiken, US poet (Pulitzer), dies at 74 in the year 1973.   

Aug 17   Lee Trevino's 1st hole-in-one on this day in history.   

Aug 17   On this day in history uS archaeologists in Greece uncover evidence that people went to sea as early as 7500 BC   

Aug 18   In the year 1973 hank Aaron's record 1,378 extra base hit surpasses Stan Musial record   

Aug 19   George Papadopoulos becomes the first president of Greece on this day in history.   

Aug 19   On this day in history pirate World Music Radio (Holland) closes down after 10 years   

Aug 20   On this day in history saskatchewan Rough Rider fullback George Reed sets all time world pro football rushing record, beating the 12,312 yards held by the NFL's Jimmy Brown   

Aug 22   Louise Huff, actress (Sea Waif, Caprice, Disraeli), dies at 77 in the year 1973.   

Aug 23   In the year 1973 intelsat communications satellite launched   

Aug 24   On this day in history billy Greene, actor (Burton-One Man's Family), dies at 76   

Aug 26   On this day in history david Eisenhower last sports column   

Aug 26   David Eisenhower writes his last sports column on this day in history.   

Aug 26   U of Tx (Arlington) is first accredited school to offer belly dancing in the year 1973.   

Aug 27   In the year 1973 largest hailstone ever found in Canada falls at Cedoux; weight 290 grams, diameter 114 mm (almost three times bigger than a golf ball).   

Aug 28   In the year 1973 6.8 quake centered in Oaxaca State in Mexico kills 527   

Aug 28   An earthquake jolts Mexico, killing more than 500 people in the year 1973.   

Aug 28   On this day in history in Veracruz, Mexico a 7.2 earthquake resulted in more than 600 reported killed, thousands injured   

Aug 29   On this day in history michael Dunn, short actor (Justine, Boom, Madigan), dies at 38   

Aug 30   In the year 1973 kenya bans the hunting of elephants and the trade in ivory.   

Aug 31   John Ford, US director (Mary of Scotland, Stagecoach), dies at 78 in the year 1973.   

Aug 31   The first heavyweight championship fight in Japan (Foreman beats Roman) in the year 1973.   

Sep 01   74-year-old Hafnia Hotel burns, killing 35 (Copenhagen, Denmark) in the year 1973.   

Sep 01   George Foreman KOs Jose Roman in the 1st to retain heavyweight title in the year 1973.   

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

Jan 02   In the year 1973 birth of chris Woodruff, Knoxville Tenn, tennis star (1993 NCAA Division I)   

Jan 02   Fredric Ford, WLAF CB (Scotland Claymores)/NFL cornerback (Eagles) was born in the year 1973.   

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

Jan 02   Lucy Davis, British actress was born in the year 1973.   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of will Kirby, American actor   

Jan 04   Lamont Warren, NFL running back (Indianapolis Colts) was born on this day in history.   

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   Jef Alpaerts, Flemish pianist/conductor, dies at 68 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 17   In the year 1973 fred Essler, actor (Unsinkable Molly Brown), dies at 77   

Jan 19   In the year 1973 max Adrian, actor (Boy Friend, Her Favorite Husband), dies at 69   

Jan 20   In the year 1973 death of amilcar L Cabral, fought for Guinea Bissau independence, murdered 51   

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