What Happened on March 4, 1973

Historical Events

  • 15th Grammy Awards: 1st Time Ever I Saw Your Face, America

Famous Birthdays

  • Jasper Somsen, Dutch jazz double bassist, composer and producer, born in was born Bennekom, Netherlands
  • Len Wiseman, American director (Underworld, Total Recall), born in Fremont, California
  • Penny Mordaunt, English politician (Leader of the UK House of Commons 2022-), born in Torquay, England
  • Phillip Daniels, NFL defensive end (Seattle Seahawks)

Famous Deaths

  • (Calvin) "Scotty" Stoneman, American bluegrass fiddler (The Stoneman Family; The Kentucky Colonels), dies of anti-alcoholism medication overdose at 50
  • Samuel Tolansky, British scientist and expert on spectroscopy (b. 1907)
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About March 4, 1973

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Killing Me Softly With His Song - Roberta Flack
  • UK #1 Song: Cum On Feel The Noize - Slade