Historical Events
- London production of musical "Grease" premieres
- On Plesetsk Cosmodrome, USSR, 9 people are killed in an explosion of a Cosmos 3-M rocket.
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron Jackson, American actor (Mark Winkle-California Dreams), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Amen [Jussi Antero Sydänmaa], Finnish musician (Lordi), born in Espoo, Finland
- Gretchen Wilson, American country music singer (Redneck Woman), born in Pocahontas, Illinois
- Paweł Małaszyński, Polish actor and bandleader (Cochise), born in Szczecinek, Poland
- Reggie Brown, NFL fullback (Seattle Seahawks), born in Highland Park, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Arnold Richardson, composer, dies at 59
- Ernest Truex, American actor (Fluffy, Scared, His Girl Friday, Pete & Gladys, Mr Peepers), dies at 83
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About June 26, 1973
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Give Me Love - (Give Me Peace On Earth) - George Harrison
#1 Song: Skweeze Me Pleeze Me - Slade
