What Happened on February 7, 1973

Historical Events

  • 1st time Rangers shut-out Islanders 6-0

Raw Power

Iggy Pop and The Stooges release their influential 3rd album "Raw Power"

  • North Ireland's United Loyalist Council hold a one-day strike, loyalist paramilitaries forcibly try to stop people going to work
  • US Senate creates Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities

Famous Birthdays

  • Billy Baumhoff, American soccer midfielder/forward (Olympic gold 1996), born in St Louis, Missouri
  • Juwan Howard, American NBA player and coach (Washington Bullets/Wizards), born in Chicago, Illinois
  • Tim Bowens, American football defensive tackle (Pro Bowl 1998, 2002; NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year 1994; Miami Dolphins), born in Okolona, Mississippi

About February 7, 1973

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Crocodile Rock - Elton John
  • UK #1 Song: Blockbuster - Sweet