Historical Events
- 40th Sugar Bowl: #3 Notre Dame beats #1 Alabama, 24-23
Goologong Defeats Evert
Australian Open Women's Tennis: Australian Evonne Goolagong Cawley beats Chris Evert 7-6, 4-6, 6-0 for her first of 4 home singles titles
Johan Cruyff Honored
Johan Cruyff chosen European Football Player of theYear
1973 History
Famous Birthdays
- Curtis Myden, Canadian swimmer (Olympic bronze 400m medley 1996, 2000; 200m medley 1996), born in Calgary, Alberta
- Malcolm Middleton, Scottish musician (Arab Strap), born in Dumfries, United Kingdom
Famous Weddings
Tony La Russa
MLB executive Tony La Russa (29) weds Elaine Coker
1973 Highlights
About December 31, 1973
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce
#1 Song: Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
