Historical Events
- 2 motorcycle racers killed and a dozen injured in a crash during the 1973 Nations Grand Prix in Monza,Italy
Emmy Awards
25th Emmy Awards: The Waltons, All in the Family & Mary Tyler Moore win
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Galt MacDermot and John Guare's musical adaptation of William Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona", starring Clifton Davis and Raul Julia, closes at St James Theater, NYC, after 614 performances and 2 Tony Award wins
Famous Birthdays
- Elsa [Lunghini], French singer ("T'en va pas" - "Don't Go Away") and actress, born in Paris, France
Famous Deaths
- Jarno Saarinen, Finnish motorcycle racer, dies in a crash at Monza, Italy at 27
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About May 20, 1973
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Frankenstein - Edgar Winter Group
#1 Song: See My Baby Jive - Wizzard
