Historical Events
- Brothers Gaylord (Hall of Fame) and Jim Perry (3-time All Star) face each other for only time in MLB, Tigers beat Indians 5-4, Gaylord charged with loss
- General Walters, serves as acting director of CIA
Famous Birthdays
- Patrick Wilson, American actor (Angels in America), born in Norfolk, Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Karel Ančerl, Czechoslovak conductor (Czech Philharmonic, 1950-68; Toronto Symphony, 1968-73), composer, and Auschwitz survivor, dies at 65
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About July 3, 1973
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston
- #1 Song: Skweeze Me Pleeze Me - Slade