1973⚡ Event
Elvis Presley's Aloha from Hawaii
Elvis Presley's concert "Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite" was broadcast live to audiences in Asia and Oceania.
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What Happened in 1973?
Explore 24 historical moments from 1973 — 23 events, 0 birthdays, and 1 notable deaths.
Events in 1973(23)
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First release of American prisoners from Hanoi
The first group of American prisoners of war is released from North Vietnam following the Paris Peace Accords.
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Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114 shot down
Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114 was shot down by Israeli fighter aircraft over the Sinai Peninsula, killing 108 people.
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Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon released
Pink Floyd's critically acclaimed album The Dark Side of the Moon was released.
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John McCain Released from POW Camp
U.S. Navy pilot John McCain was released from captivity by North Vietnamese forces. He was among 109 prisoners of war released after five and a half years.
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World Trade Center Dedicated
The World Trade Center in New York City was officially dedicated. This occurred a year after the completion of its twin towers.
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Progress Party Founded in Norway
The Progress Party was founded in a movie theater in Oslo, Norway.
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Invicta International Airlines Flight 435 crash
In the deadliest aviation accident in Swiss history, Invicta International Airlines Flight 435 crashed near Hochwald, killing 108 people on April 10, 1973.
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George Lucas begins writing Star Wars treatment
George Lucas began writing a 13-page film treatment that would later form the basis of the Star Wars saga.
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1973⚡ Event
The Dark Side of the Moon Enters Billboard Chart
Pink Floyd's album 'The Dark Side of the Moon' entered the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. The album remained on the chart for a record 942 weeks.
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Tupolev Tu-144 Crash at Paris Air Show
During the Paris Air Show, a Tupolev Tu-144 aircraft broke up in mid-air. The crash resulted in the deaths of all six crew members and eight bystanders.
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Secretariat Wins Belmont Stakes
The racehorse Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths, achieving the first American Triple Crown victory in a quarter of a century.
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Miller v. California Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court established the Miller test for obscenity in the landmark case Miller v. California.
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1973⚡ Event
Dodgers infield record begins
The Los Angeles Dodgers started Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Ron Cey, and Bill Russell in the infield, beginning a record eight-year run for four starting positions.
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Summerland disaster
A flash fire killed 50 people at the Summerland leisure centre on the Isle of Man.
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Stockholm Hostage Situation Ends
Swedish police ended a seven-day hostage crisis in Stockholm, an event that led to the coining of the term 'Stockholm syndrome' due to the hostages bonding with their captors.
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Deepest Submarine Rescue
A 76-hour multinational rescue effort in the Irish Sea resulted in the deepest sub rescue in history.
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Chilean coup d'état
General Augusto Pinochet leads a military coup against President Salvador Allende in Chile, who dies during the siege.
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Spiro Agnew resigns
U.S. vice president Spiro Agnew resigned from his position. This followed charges of tax evasion.
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Typhoon Nora dissipates
Typhoon Nora, the fourth-most intense tropical cyclone on record, dissipated after killing 40 people and leaving more than a million homeless across Taiwan and the Philippines.
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1973⚡ Event
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Kissinger and Thọ
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize would be jointly awarded to Henry Kissinger and Lê Đức Thọ, sparking international controversy.
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Yom Kippur War: Battle of the Chinese Farm
Egyptian forces retreated from the Battle of the Chinese Farm, allowing Israeli forces to build their first bridge across the Suez Canal.
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Washington, D.C. Home Rule Granted
The U.S. Congress granted home rule to Washington, D.C., allowing residents to elect their own mayor and city council.
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Born in 1973(0)
No births recorded for 1973.
Deaths in 1973(1)
1973🕊️ Death
Salvador Allende dies
Chilean President Salvador Allende dies during the military coup led by Augusto Pinochet.
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Dates in 1973
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1973?
- 1973 saw 24 notable historical moments, including 23 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 1 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1973?
- Key events of 1973 include: Elvis Presley's Aloha from Hawaii, First release of American prisoners from Hanoi, Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114 shot down.
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