What Happened on February 27, 1973

Historical Events

  • American Indian Movement occupy Wounded Knee in South Dakota

Historic Publication

Pope Paul VI publishes constitution motu proprio Quo aptius

  • White Sox slugger Dick Allen signs 3 year $750,000 contract

Famous Birthdays

  • Mark Taylor, Welsh rugby union centre and captain (52 Tests; Pontypool RFC, Swansea RFC, Scarlets, Sale FC, Ospreys), born in Blaenavon, Wales

Peter Andre (51 years old)

English singer (Flava, I Feel You) and TV personality (I'm a Celebrity), born in London, England


Famous Deaths

  • Lucijan Marija Skerjanc, Yugoslav conductor and composer, dies at 72
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About February 27, 1973

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Killing Me Softly With His Song - Roberta Flack
  • UK #1 Song: Cum On Feel The Noize - Slade