Historical Events
American Graffiti
"American Graffiti", directed by George Lucas, opens in cinemas across the United States
- The birth of hip-hop: DJ Kool Herc uses two turntables, playing the same record simultaneously to create the “merry-go-round” technique, at a party in the Bronx [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Edgardo Alfonzo, Venezualan MLB infielder, 1995-2006 (NY Mets; San Francisco Giants, and 2 other teams), born in Miranda, Venezuela
- Nigel Harman, British actor (Eastenders), born in London
Famous Deaths
- Peggy Castle, American actress (Lily Merrill-Lawman), dies of cirrhosis at 46
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About August 11, 1973
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Morning After - Maureen McGovern
#1 Song: I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) - Gary Glitter
