Historical Events
- "Turkish Delight" Holland's most successful film, directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Rutger Hauer is released
- US and China agree to establish liaison offices in Beijing and Washington, D.C.
Famous Birthdays
- Claus Lundekvam, Norwegian footballer, born in Austevoll, Norway
- Dani Löble, Swiss-German heavy metal drummer (Helloween, 2005-present), born in Zurich, Switzerland
- Einar Kristian Tveitå, Norwegian athlete
- Juninho Paulista, Brazilian footballer, born in São Paulo, Brazil
- Kimberly Davies, Australian actress (Baywatch), born in Melbourne, Victoria
- Ntala Skinner, American biathlete (Olympics 1994), born in Sun Valley, Idaho
- Scott "Flip" Phillips, American songwriter, drummer and record producer (Creed; Alter Bridge), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Bowen, Anglo-Irish novelist (The Death of the Heart, Cat Jumps), dies at 73
- Hope Landin, American actress (I Remember Mama; Sugarfoot), dies at 79
- Jean-Jacques Bertrand, 21st Premier of Quebec (1968-70), dies at 56
- Katina Paxinou, actress (For Whom the Bell Tolls, Zita), dies at 72
- Winthrop Rockefeller, US governor (Arkansas), dies at 60
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About February 22, 1973
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Killing Me Softly With His Song - Roberta Flack
#1 Song: Blockbuster - Sweet
