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This article teaches you fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 1973. Find out about popular TV shows, movies, music, books, cars, interesting foods, sports facts, and other pop culture trends to get the right mix of questions and answers for your 1970s-themed trivia quiz.
1973 Pop Culture Facts & History. Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon album was on the Billboard charts for 741 consecutive weeks from 1973 to 1988, and in total, has charted for 917 weeks. Led Zeppelin bought their private jet, “The Starship,” for part of their 1973 US tour for $30,000.
1973 was a fascinating year! From Secretariat to Shrinky Dinks, Robin Hood to Spam, learn all about this incredible year with these fun facts about 1973.
Rose Bowl: January 1, 1973 – USC over Ohio State. Sugar Bowl: December 31, 1972 – Oklahoma over Penn State. Kentucky Derby. Secretariat.
1973 History & News. Paris Peace Accords – Brings a end to the Vietnam War. Gasoline prices soar as OPEC limits oil to countries supporting Israel. The Bahamas gains independence from Great Britain, ending 325 years of British rule. Because of high inflation and gas prices the UK goes to a 3 day work week.
Historical events from year 1973. Learn about 682 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1973 or search by date or keyword.
What happened and who was famous in 1973? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1973.
•Roe v. Wade makes abortion a US constitutional right. •Britain Ireland and Denmark join the EEC. •Chrysler and other US car makers close a number of plants affecting 100,000 workers. •US Troops withdrawn from Vietnam and U.S. involvement in Vietnam War ends with the signing of peace.
September 22 – Henry Kissinger, United States National Security Advisor, starts his term as United States Secretary of State. September 23 – In American football, the Oakland Raiders defeat the Miami Dolphins 12–7, ending the Dolphins' unbeaten streak at 18.
And, reason No.3 – you’ll learn a bunch of fun facts! … Pablo Picasso Died … Unfortunately, in 1973 one of the greatest artists that ever lived left this world. The cause of death was pulmonary edema and heart failure.