Historical Events
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Galt MacDermot and John Guare's musical adaptation of William Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" opens at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End, running for 237 performances
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Perry, English footballer (Tottenham Hotspur), born in Carshalton, England
Famous Deaths
- Irene Ryan [Noblitt], American actress (Beverly Hillbillies - "Granny"; Pippin), dies of an inoperable brain tumor at 70
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About April 26, 1973
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years and 2 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
