What Happened on June 27, 1973

Historical Events

Live & Let Die

"Live & Let Die", 8th James Bond Film, 1st to star Roger Moore, also starring Jane Seymour, 1st released in the US

  • John Dean tells Watergate Committee about Nixon's "enemies list"
  • Uruguayan president Juan Maria Bordaberry dissolves parliament and heads a coup d'état - beginning of the civic-military dictatorship

Famous Birthdays

  • Heath Irwin, American football guard (New England Patriots), born in Boulder, Colorado
  • Jennifer Brundage, American softball infielder (Olympic gold 1996), born in Orange, California

Famous Deaths

  • Earl Browder, leader US Communist Party (1930-45), dies at 82
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About June 27, 1973

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Give Me Love - (Give Me Peace On Earth) - George Harrison
  • UK #1 Song: Skweeze Me Pleeze Me - Slade