Historical Events
- Arabs terrorists shoot passengers on Boeing 737 to Kuwait
Famous Birthdays
- Paula Radcliffe, English long-distance runner (marathon world record holder), born in Davenham, England
- Rian Johnson, American filmmaker (Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Knives Out), born in Silver Springs, Maryland
Famous Deaths
- Charles Greeley Abbot, American astronomer (Solar Constant), dies at 101
- Patrick Hadley, English composer (La Belle Dame sans merci; The Hills), pedagogue, and conductor, dies of throat cancer at 74
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About December 17, 1973
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Most Beautiful Girl - Charlie Rich
#1 Song: Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
