Historical Events
- 27th NBA Championship: NY Knicks beat LA Lakers, 4 games to 1
Film & TV History
Bruce Lee collapses in Golden Harvest studios in Hong Kong and is rushed to Hong Kong Baptist Hospital where doctors diagnose him with cerebral edema
- Establishment of Frente Polisario in Mauritania
- Stanley Cup Final, Chicago Stadium, Chicago, IL: Yvan Cournoyer has a goal and 2 assists as Montreal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks, 6-4 to take title, 4 games to 2
Famous Birthdays
- Joshua Eagle, Australian tennis player
- Rüştü Reçber, Turkish soccer goalkeeper (120 caps, record appearance holder, FIFA World Cup All Star Team: 2002; Fenerbahçe, Barcelona, Beşiktaş), born in Korkuteli, Turkey
Famous Deaths
- Jack E. Leonard, American comedian (Disorderly Orderly), dies at 62
- Loren Tindall, American actor (Meet Me on Broadway, Girl of Limberlost), dies of a heart attack at 51
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About May 10, 1973
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree - Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando
- #1 Song: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree - Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando