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   Professional track debut of Kip Keino defeating Jim Ryun in the mile on this day in history.   

Mar 25   In the year 1973 edward Steichen, pioneer of US photography, dies at 93   

Mar 25   In the year 1973 majid Khan & Mushtaq Mohammad both out for 99 in Test vs England   

Mar 26   In the year 1973 george Sisler, hall of famer 1st baseman (257 hits-1920), dies at 80   

Mar 26   Soap opera "The Young and the Restless" premieres on this day in history.   

Mar 26   On this day in history susan Shaw, is first woman in 171 years in London's Stock exchange   

Mar 27   In the year 1973 45th Academy Awards "Godfather", Marlon Brando & Liza Minnelli win Marlon Brando turns down Oscar for best actor in support of Indians   

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 on this day in history.   

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

Mar 28   Hakuun Yasutani, Zen teacher/co-founder (Sanbo Kyodan), dies in the year 1973.   

Mar 29   In the year 1973 dave Cowens, wins NBA MVP   

Mar 29   Last Australian troops leave South Vietnam on this day in history.   

Mar 29   On this day in history naval Advisory Group and Naval forces, Vietnam disestablished and last U.S. prisoners of war left Vietnam.   

Mar 30   In the year 1973 ellsworth Bunker resigns as US ambassador to South Vietnam   

Mar 31   Ken Norton defeats Muhammad Ali in a 12 round split decision on this day in history.   

Mar 31   Kurt George Hugo Thomas, composer, dies at 68 on this day in history.   

Apr 01   On this day in history arthur Wood, cricket wicket-keeper (England 1938-39), dies   

Apr 01   In the year 1973 japan allows its citizens to own gold   

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 in the year 1973.   

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   In the year 1973 japan allows its citizens to own gold   

Apr 08   Pablo (Ruiz y) Picasso, Spanish/French painter (Guernica), dies at 91 on this day in history.   

Apr 08   In the year 1973 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 in the year 1973.   

Apr 09   On this day in history pablo Picasso artist, dies near Mougins, France, at 91   

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

Apr 11   Ted Decorsia, actor (Police Chief Hegedorn-Steve Canyon), dies at 69 on this day in history.   

Apr 13   Alexandre A M Stols, publisher/typographer (Schoone Book), dies at 73 in the year 1973.   

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

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Jan 02   In the year 1973 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 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 on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history cornelis van Dis, Dutch MP (SGP), dies at 79   

Jan 11   Isabel Randolph, actress (Missing Corpse), dies at 83 on this day in history.   

Jan 15   In the year 1973 jef Alpaerts, Flemish pianist/conductor, dies at 68   

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

Jan 17   Fred Essler, actor (Unsinkable Molly Brown), dies at 77 in the year 1973.   

Jan 19   In the year 1973 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   Lyndon B Johnson, president (1963-69), dies at his Texas ranch at 64 on this day in history.