Page 4: Historical Events In 1973

Feb 12   On this day in history benjamin Frankel, composer, dies at 67   

Feb 12   On this day in history the first US POWs in N Vietnam released; 116 of 456 flown to Philippines   

Feb 13   US dollar devalues 10% in the year 1973.   

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

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

Feb 15   On this day in history 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   William Calley's murder conviction for the My Lai Massacre in Vietnam on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history chicago Black Hawks, record 262nd NHL game without being shut-out   

Feb 21   Israeli jet fighters shoot down a Libyan Airlines passenger plane over the Sinai Desert, killing more than 100 people in the year 1973.   

Feb 22   On this day in history elizabeth Bowen, Anglo-Irish novelist (Cat Jumps), dies in Lond at 73   

Feb 22   In the year 1973 israeli fighter planes shoot down a Libyan commercial airliner (106 die)   

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

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

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   On this day in history mary Finney, actress (Honestly Celeste), dies at 68   

Feb 26   On this day in history triple Crown horse Secretariat bought for a record $5.7m   

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

Feb 27   On this day in history dick Allen signs a record $675,000 3-year contract with White Sox   

Feb 27   In the year 1973 lucijan Marija Skerjanc, Yugoslav composer/conductor, dies at 72   

Feb 27   Pope Paul VI publishes constitution motu proprio Quo aptius in the year 1973.   

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

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

Feb 28   In the year 1973 suriname government of Sedney arrests 13 union leaders   

Mar 01   On this day in history robyn Smith becomes first female jockey to win a major race   

Mar 02   "Black September" terrorists occupy Saudi Embassy in Khartoum on this day in history.   

Mar 02   On this day in history cleo Noel, US ambassador to Sudan, assassinated   

Mar 04   In the year 1973 15th Grammy Awards The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, America   

Mar 04   15th Grammy Awards: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, America in the year 1973.   

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Jan 02   In the year 1973 birth of abu Wilson, running back (Indianapolis Colts)   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of chris Woodruff, Knoxville Tenn, tennis star (1993 NCAA Division I)   

Jan 02   In the year 1973 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   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   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   On this day in history cornelis van Dis, Dutch MP (SGP), dies at 79   

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

Jan 15   In the year 1973 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   In the year 1973 fred Essler, actor (Unsinkable Molly Brown), dies at 77   

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 on this day in history.   

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