Historical Events
Sports History
Braves Hank Aaron hits Philadelphia Phillies Ken Brett's fastball for his 700th HR, in Atlanta
- France performs nuclear Test at Mururoa Atoll in the Pacific
- USSR launches Mars 4 for fly-by (2600 km) of red planet
Famous Birthdays
Ali Landry (50 years old)
American actress and pageant winner (Miss USA 1996), born in Cecilia, Louisiana
- Stephen Clarke, Canadian swimmer (Olympic bronze 1992, 96), born in Sutton Coldfield, England
Famous Deaths
- Russell Hardie, American actor (Sequoia, In Old Kentucky), dies after long illness at 69
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About July 21, 1973
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
- #1 Song: Welcome Home - Peters & Lee