Historical Events
Belmont Stakes
105th Belmont: Ron Turcotte aboard Secretariat wins in 2:24, becoming the 1st Triple Crown winner in 25 years
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Villarrial, American football player (Chicago Bears) and coach, born in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
- Frederic Choffat, Swiss film director
- Grant Marshall, Canadian NHL right wing (Dallas Stars), born in Mississauga, Ontario
- Laura Ponte, Spanish model married to a member of the Spanish royal family
- Orlondo Steinauer, American CFL cornerback (Hamilton Tiger Cats) and coach, born in Seattle, Washington
- Tedy Bruschi, American linebacker (New England Patriots), born in San Francisco, California
Famous Deaths
- Erich von Manstein, German military commander (b. 1887)
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About June 9, 1973
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 10 months and 18 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
