Historical Events
- Belgium government of Leburton forms
Famous Birthdays
- Mayu Shinjo, Japanese mangaka, born in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Edward G. Robinson [Goldenberg], Romanian actor (Double Indemnity, The Stranger, The Ten Commandments), dies at 79
- Jay C. Higginbotham, American swing jazz trombonist (Luis Russell'; Red Allen;, Benny Carter), dies at 67
- Meijer Sluyser, Dutch journalist, commentator (VARA), dies at about 71
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About January 26, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Australia Day (Australia), Republic Day (India)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Superstition - Stevie Wonder
- #1 Song: Blockbuster - Sweet