Historical Events
- Eight OPEC countries raise price of petroleum by 11.9 percent
Living in the Material World
George Harrison's "Living in the Material World" album goes gold, 2 days after its US release
- Greek President Papadopoulos asks for "parliamentary presidential republic"
Live & Let Die
Paul McCartney & Wings release single "Live & Let Die"
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Garcia, Australian stage and screen actor (Coyote Ugly), born in Wahroonga, New South Wales
- Derek Lowe, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 2000, 02; no-hitter 2002; Boston Red Sox), born in Dearborn, Michigan
- Frédérik Deburghgraeve, Belgian swimmer (Olympic gold 100m breaststroke 1996 WR 1:00.60), born in Roeselare, West Flanders, Belgium
Heidi Klum (50 years old)
German-American supermodel (Sports illustrated; Victoria's Secret), and TV personality (Project Runway, 2004-17; America's Got Talent, 2013-present), born in Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany
Famous Deaths
- Harvey S. Firestone Jr, American tire manufacturer, dies at 75
- Helen Parkhurst, American educator (The Dalton Plan), dies at 86
- Mary Kornman, American actress ("Our Gang" shorts; The Desert Trail; Queen of the Jungle; Swing It, Professor), dies at 57
- Walter Greaza, American actor (Treasury Man; Martin Kane Private Eye), dies at 76
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About June 1, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Love - Paul McCartney And Wings
#1 Song: See My Baby Jive - Wizzard
