What Happened on December 6, 1973

Historical Events

  • Bahrain's constitution goes into effect

Gerald Ford VP

Gerald Ford sworn-in as first unelected Vice President, succeeds Spiro Agnew who resigned over corruption allegations

  • NL votes to move San Diego Padres to Washington, D.C. (doesn't happen)

Famous Birthdays

  • Jolyon Dixon, English session and touring guitarist (Rachel Fuller; Pete Townsend; Toyah Willcox; Illingworth), born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
  • Rebekah "Bekah" Mercer, American "Mercer Family Foundation" director and Republican donor, born in Yorktown Heights, New York

Famous Deaths

  • Justus Hermann Wetzel, German composer, dies at 94
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About December 6, 1973

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Top Of The World - Carpenters
  • UK #1 Song: I Love You Love Me Love - Gary Glitter