Historical Events
- Greek plebiscite chooses republic over monarchy
- Led Zeppelin has more than $200,000 in cash stolen from a safety-deposit box at the New York Hilton hotel
Famous Birthdays
- James Otto, American country singer (MuzikMafia), born in Fort Lewis, Washington
- Stephen Dorff, American actor (I Know My Name is Steven), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Wanyá Morris, American R&B singer (Boyz II Men - "I'll Make Love to You"; "End Of The Road"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Eileen Percy, Irish silent film actress (Wicked, Backstage), dies at 72
- Norm Smith, Australian rules footballer and coach (b. 1915)
- Roger Williamson, English racing driver (b. 1948)
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About July 29, 1973
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Morning After - Maureen McGovern
#1 Song: I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) - Gary Glitter
