Historical Events
- 1st WHA championship, New England Whalers beat Win Jets, 4 games to 1
Famous Birthdays
- Clay Williams, OL (Indianapolis Colts)
- Joe Spiteri, Australian soccer striker (Olyroos, Olympics 1996)
- Wendy Ward, American golfer (Women's PGA C'ship 2000-01 3rd), born in San Antonio, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Ernest MacMillan, Canadian organist, conductor and composer, dies at 79
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About May 6, 1973
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 11 months and 22 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