Historical Events
- Citing government misconduct, Daniel Ellsberg has his charges for his involvement in releasing the "Pentagon Papers" to The New York Times dismissed
- Dutch government of Uyl forms
Zanjeer
Ground-breaking Indian crime film "Zanjeer" directed by Prakash Mehra and starring "The Angry Young Man" Amitabh Bachchan released
Famous Birthdays
- James Haven, American actor
- Michelle Venturella, US softball infielder (Olympic gold 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Grigory Kozintsev, Russian director, dies at 68
- Lex Barker, American actor (Tarzan of the Apes; Treasure of the Silver Lake), dies of a heart attack on Lexington Avenue, NYC at 54
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About May 11, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 11 months and 17 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
