Historical Events
- NFL adopts jersey numbering system (ie QBs, 1-19)
- Pioneer 11 launched to Jupiter
Famous Birthdays
- Élodie Bouchez, French actress
Pharrell Williams (51 years old)
American singer, songwriter ("Happy"), music producer (The Neptunes), and film producer (Hidden Figures), born in Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Spencer Folau, Tongan, American football offensive lineman (Baltimore Ravens), born in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga
- Tony Banks, quarterback (St Louis Rams)
Famous Deaths
- John Coleman, Australian rules footballer (b. 1928)
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About April 5, 1973
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence
#1 Song: Get Down - Gilbert O'sullivan
