What Happened on June 23, 1973

Historical Events

  • "Cyrano" closes at Palace Theater NYC after 49 performances
  • Jule Styne and Bob Merrill's musical "Sugar", a musical adaptation of 1959 film "Some Like It Hot" starring Robert Morse, Tony Roberts, and Elaine Joyce, closes at Majestic Theater, NYC, after 506 performances

Sports History

Phillies Ken Brett 4th consecutive game HR in which he pitched

  • World Court condemns French nuclear tests in the Pacific

Famous Birthdays

  • Marie N [Naumova], Latvian pop and jazz singer, born in Riga, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union
  • Mark Larsen, Danish gallop jockey

Famous Deaths

  • Fay Holden, actress (Mother-Andy Hardy films), dies at 77
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About June 23, 1973

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: My Love - Paul McCartney And Wings
  • UK #1 Song: Rubber Bullets - 10cc