What Happened on January 7, 1973

Historical Events

  • American poet James Merrill wins Bollingen Prize
  • British Darts Organisation founded in North London
  • Johnny Watkins bowls six overs 0-21 v Pakistan Never again
  • Mark Essex's mass shooting comes to an end after he is shot by police more than 200 times on the roof of New Orlean's Holiday Inn hotel. He killed nine people, including five policeman.
  • Revival of Gary Geld and Peter Udell's musical "Purlie", based on Ossie Davis' "Purlie Victorious", closes at Billy Rose Theater, NYC. after 14 performances
  • WNPB TV channel 13 in Marquette, MI (PBS) begins broadcasting
1973 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Bobby Engram, American football wide receiver (Chicago Bears), born in Camden, South Carolina
  • Brian Milne, American fullback (Cincinnati Bengals), born in Waterford, Pennsylvania
  • Jonna Tervomaa, Finnish pop singer-songwriter, born in Forssa, Finland
Born in 1973
1973 Highlights

About January 7, 1973

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 2 months and 22 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