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   In the year 1973 douglas Kennedy, actor (Lone Ranger & Lost City of Gold), dies at 57   

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

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

Aug 12   In the year 1973 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   US bombs Cambodia on this day in history.   

Aug 15   Black September kills 3 wounds 55 Athens on this day in history.   

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

Aug 17   On this day in history conrad Aiken, US poet (Pulitzer), dies at 74   

Aug 17   Lee Trevino's 1st hole-in-one in the year 1973.   

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   On this day in history hank Aaron's record 1,378 extra base hit surpasses Stan Musial record   

Aug 19   George Papadopoulos becomes the first president of Greece in the year 1973.   

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

Aug 20   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 on this day in history.   

Aug 22   In the year 1973 louise Huff, actress (Sea Waif, Caprice, Disraeli), dies at 77   

Aug 23   Intelsat communications satellite launched on this day in history.   

Aug 24   In the year 1973 billy Greene, actor (Burton-One Man's Family), dies at 76   

Aug 26   David Eisenhower last sports column in the year 1973.   

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

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

Aug 27   Largest hailstone ever found in Canada falls at Cedoux; weight 290 grams, diameter 114 mm (almost three times bigger than a golf ball) on this day in history.   

Aug 28   On this day in history 6.8 quake centered in Oaxaca State in Mexico kills 527   

Aug 28   An earthquake jolts Mexico, killing more than 500 people on this day in history.   

Aug 28   In Veracruz, Mexico a 7.2 earthquake resulted in more than 600 reported killed, thousands injured in the year 1973.   

Aug 29   Michael Dunn, short actor (Justine, Boom, Madigan), dies at 38 in the year 1973.   

Aug 30   Kenya bans the hunting of elephants and the trade in ivory on this day in history.   

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

Aug 31   On this day in history the first heavyweight championship fight in Japan (Foreman beats Roman)   

Sep 01   On this day in history 74-year-old Hafnia Hotel burns, killing 35 (Copenhagen, Denmark)   

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   On this day in history birth of fredric Ford, WLAF CB (Scotland Claymores)/NFL cornerback (Eagles)   

Jan 02   Sarah Schwald, Bellingham Wash, 1.5k runner was born on this day in history.   

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

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

Jan 04   In the year 1973 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 on this day in history.   

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

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

Jan 16   In the year 1973 ray Barrett, sportscaster (Gillette Summer Sports Reel), dies at 65   

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   Amilcar L Cabral, fought for Guinea Bissau independence, murdered 51 died on this day in history.   

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