Historical Events
- 2 Skylab 3 astronauts walk in space for a record 7 hours
"The Exorcist"
Horror film "The Exorcist" based on book and screenplay by William Peter Blatty, starring Linda Blair, rated X, premieres - 1st horror film to be nominated for Best Picture
- Soyuz 13 returns to Earth
Famous Birthdays
- Reichen Lehmkuhl, American television personality, born in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Ryan Berube, American 800m freestyle relay (Olympic gold 1996), born in Tequesta, Florida
- Steve Prescott, English rugby league fullback (2 Tests England, 4 Ireland; St. Helens RLFC, Hull RLFC, Wakefield Trinity RLFC), born in St. Helens, England (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
- Harold B. Lee, American religious leader, Head of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 74
- Steven Geray, American actor (French Line), dies at 69
- William Haines, American actor (Little Annie Rooney), dies of cancer at 73
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About December 26, 1973
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce
#1 Song: Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
