Historical Events
- OPEC Gulf Six decides to raise the posted price of marker crude from $5.12 to $11.65 per barrel effective January 1, 1974
Famous Birthdays
- Annie Pelletier, Canadian diver (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Jamel Williams, American football safety (Washington Redskins), born in Gary, Indiana
- Katarzyna Duda, Polish concert violinist, born in Warsaw, Poland
Famous Deaths
- Domingo Julio Gomez Garcia, composer, dies at 87
- James Anderson, Australian tennis player (Australasian C'ship 1922, 24, 25), dies at 79
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About December 22, 1973
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Most Beautiful Girl - Charlie Rich
#1 Song: Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
