What Happened on January 13, 1973

Historical Events

  • Jerry Blatt and Lonnie Burstein's musical "Tricks", based on Molière's classic “The Pranks of Scapin” and starring René Auberjonois, closes at Alvin Theater, NYC, after 8 performances
  • Lasse Daniel Efskind skates world record 1000m (1:17.6)

Famous Birthdays

  • Gloria Yip [Wan-Yee], Hong Kong actress (Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky), born in Hong Kong
  • Nikolai Khabibulin, Russian ice hockey goalie (Olympic gold 1992, bronze 2002; Stanley Cup 2004 TB Lightning; NHL All-Star 1998, 99, 2002, 03; Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks), born in Yekaterinburg, Russia

About January 13, 1973

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: You're So Vain - Carly Simon
  • UK #1 Song: Long Haired Lover From Liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond