Historical Events
- "Barnaby Jones" premieres on CBS TV
30th Golden Globes
30th Golden Globes: The Godfather, Marlon Brando and Liv Ullmann win
- In the run up to the first anniversary of 'Bloody Sunday' there is serious rioting in Derry, North Ireland
- Mickey Welch, George Kelly & Billy Evans elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
- NHL Detroit Red Wings Henry Boucha scores 6 seconds into game in 4-2 win over Canadiens at The Forum in Montreal, Quebec
- Ron Howard appears on M*A*S*H in "Sometimes You Hear the Bullet"
Famous Birthdays
- Jerome Allen, American basketball guard (Minnesota T'wolves, Indiana Pacers; Italian Supercup MVP 2000 Virtus Roma) and coach (University of Pennsylvania 2009-15), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- John Banner, Austrian-born American actor (Hogan's Heroes, Lone Ranger, 36 Hours), dies of a abdominal haemorrhage at 63
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About January 28, 1973
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crocodile Rock - Elton John
#1 Song: Blockbuster - Sweet
