Historical Events
Sports History
California Angel Nolan Ryan's 2nd no-hitter beats Detroit Tigers, 6-0
Baseball Record
MLB San Francisco Giant Willie McCovey becomes 15th to hit 400 HRs, this one at Candlestick Park against Pittsburgh Pirate's Bob Moose
Music History
Ray Davies announces his retirement from The Kinks, then attempts suicide; neither effort successful
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Austin Green, American actor (Beverly Hills 90210 - "David"), born in Van Nuys, California
- John Dolmayan, Armenian-American heavy metal drummer (System Of A Down, since 1997 - "Chop Suey!"; "Toxicity"), born in Beirut, Lebanon
Famous Deaths
- Clarence White, American session and country-rock guitarist (The Byrds, 1968-73 - "Ballad of Easy Rider"), struck and killed by a drunk driver at 29
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About July 15, 1973
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
#1 Song: Welcome Home - Peters & Lee
