What Happened on July 2, 1973

Historical Events

You've Never Been This Far Before

"You've Never Been This Far Before" single released by Conway Twitty (Billboard Song of the Year, 1973)

  • James R Schlesinger ends term as 9th director of CIA
  • Nation Black Network begins operation on radio

Famous Birthdays

  • Peter Kay, British comedian

Famous Deaths

Betty Grable (1916-1973)

American singer, dancer, pin-up girl and actress (I Wake Up Screaming, How to Marry a Millionaire, Gay Divorcee), dies of lung cancer at 56

  • Chick Hafey, American Baseball HOF outfielder (World Series 1926, 31 St. Louis Cardinals; NL batting champion 1931; MLB All Star 1933), dies at 70
  • Ferdinand Schörner, German field marshal, dies at 81
  • George Macready, American actor (Martin Peyton-Peyton Place), dies at 73
  • George McBride, American baseball shortstop (AL fielding leader 1912-15 Washington Senators) and manager (Washington Senators 1921), dies at 92
  • Swede Savage, dies of injuries at Indianapolis 500
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About July 2, 1973

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer

Holidays: Dominion Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston
  • UK #1 Song: Skweeze Me Pleeze Me - Slade