Historical Events
Foreman vs. Frazier
George Foreman TKOs Joe Frazier in 2 rounds to win WBC & WBA heavyweight boxing titles in Kingston, Jamaica; Frazier knocked down 3 times in both 1st & 2nd rounds
Roe vs. Wade
In a landmark decision the US Supreme Court legalizes most abortions (Roe v. Wade), authoring the majority opinion Harry Blackmun states that the criminalization of abortion does not have "roots in the English common-law tradition"
- US, North & South Vietnam & Vietcong sign boundary accord
Famous Birthdays
- Deon Minor, American 400m runner, born in Paris, Texas
- George Noga, CFL linebacker (Winnipeg Blue Bombers)
- Reggie Barlow, American football wide receiver who won Super Bowl XXXVII TB Buccaneers; and coach Alabama State 2007–14, Virginia State 2016-21, born in Montgomery, Alabama
- Rogerio Ceni, Brazilian footballer, born in Paraná, Brazil
Famous Deaths
Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973)
36th US President (Democrat: 1963-69), dies at his Texas ranch at 64
1973 Highlights
About January 22, 1973
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Superstition - Stevie Wonder
- #1 Song: Blockbuster - Sweet