Historical Events
- 1st TV network female nudity-Steambath (PBS)-Valerie Perrine
- BPAA US Women's Bowling Open won by Millie Martorella
- Longest baseball game in Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, Phillies beat Braves 5-4 in 20 innings
- Patriarch Shenuda II of Kopitisch church visits the pope
- Wings release "Red Rose Speedway" in UK
Famous Birthdays
- Ed Hervey, American football wide receiver (Grey Cup 2003, 05 Edmonton Eskimos; CFL All-Star 2001, 03) and executive (GM Edmonton Eskimos, Grey Cup 2015), born in Houston, Texas
- Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Argentine soccer forward (10 caps; Boca Juniors 300 games, Columbus Crew) and manager (Palermo, Boca Juniors, LA Galaxy, Paraguay), born in La Plata, Argentina
- Žibuoklė Martinaitytė, Lithuanian composer (In Search Of Lost Beauty...), born in Leningrad, Russia
Famous Deaths
- Jane Bowles, American writer and playwright, dies at 56
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About May 4, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 11 months and 24 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
