What Happened on May 2, 1973

Famous Birthdays

  • Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, German film director and screenwriter (The Lives of Others), born in Cologne, Germany

Famous Deaths

  • Alan Carney [David Boughal], American actor (Zombies on Broadway, Take it from Me), dies at 61
  • June Hutton [Cowan], American pop vocalist (Charlie Spivak Orchestra; The Pied Pipers, 1944-50 - "I'll Never Smile Again"; Afterglow), dies at 52 [1]
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About May 2, 1973

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree - Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando
  • UK #1 Song: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree - Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando