Historical Events
- Soyuz 13 launched into Earth orbit for 8 days
- Yanks sign Dick Williams as manager, overturned later by AL Pres
Famous Birthdays
- Keith Washington, NFL defensive end (Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens)
Famous Deaths
- Julio César Brero [or Giulio Cesare], Italian-born Argentine composer (Novella), and lawyer, dies at 64
- Rasheed Turabi, Pakistani scholar, orator and philosopher, dies at 65
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About December 18, 1973
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Most Beautiful Girl - Charlie Rich
#1 Song: Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
