Famous Birthdays
- Alexei Kovalev, NHL right wing (NY Rangers), born in Moscow, Russia
- Chris Fehn, American heavy metal percussionist (Slipknot, 1998-2019), born in Des Moines, Iowa
- Harold Morrow, full back (Minnesota Vikings)
- James Michael Kennedy, rocker (4 Fun-Unbelievable Fun Boys), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Jordan Jovtchev, Bulgarian gymnast
- Kavis Reed, American CFL executive (GM Montreal Alouettes 2016-19) and coach (Edmonton Eskimos 2011-13), born in Georgetown, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Art Smith, actor (Quicksand), dies of a heart attack at 73
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About February 24, 1973
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Killing Me Softly With His Song - Roberta Flack
- #1 Song: Blockbuster - Sweet