Historical Events
- Delta Airlines DC-9 crashes in fog at Logan Airport, Boston, killing all but one of 89 aboard. Lone survivor dies 5 months later
- England cricket batsman Frank Hayes scores unbeaten 106 in Test debut in 1st Test v West Indies at The Oval, London; tourists win by 158 runs
Famous Birthdays
- Andy MacDonald, American skateboarder (8-time X Games Vert & Vert Doubles champion), born in Melrose, Massachusetts
- Chandra North, American model, born in Dallas, Texas
- Jerry Rivera, Puerto Rican singer (Abriendo Puertas), born in Humacao, Puerto Rico
About July 31, 1973
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Morning After - Maureen McGovern
#1 Song: I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) - Gary Glitter
