Historical Events
- Flash fire kills 51 at amusement park (Isle of Man, UK)
- National People's party wins Dutch Antilles National elections
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Murphy, American politician (Senator-D-Connecticut 2013-, Rep-D-Connecticut 2007-13), born in White Plains, New York
- Jay Cutler, American bodybuilder (4x Mr. Olympia winner - 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010), born in Sterling, Massachusetts
- Kurt Grote, American swimmer (Olympic gold 4×100m medley 1996; World C'ship gold 200m breaststroke 1998), born in Palo Alto, California
- Michael Ealy, American actor (Think Like a Man), born in Washington D.C.
- Nikos Dabizas, Greek footballer, born in Amyntaio, Greece
- Stephen Graham, English actor (This is England, Boiling Point), born in Kirby, England
Famous Deaths
- Richard Marshall, U.S. Army general (b. 1895)
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About August 3, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 8 months and 20 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
