Historical Events
Sports History
Billy Martin is fired as Detroit Tigers manager due to continual differences with the front office; goes on to manage Texas, Oakland and NY Yankees (in 5 separate stints)
- Netherlands win their first men’s hockey World Cup, 4-2 on penalties over India in Amstelveen, Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Jason Blake, American hockey player
- Matthew Dunn, Australian swimmer (World C'ship SC gold x 8), born in Leeton, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Carl Dudley, American film director (b. 1910)
J. R. R. Tolkien (1892-1973)
British author (The Hobbit; The Lord of the Rings), dies of an ulcer at 81
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About September 2, 1973
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
#1 Song: Young Love - Donny Osmond
