What Happened on March 12, 1973

Historical Events

  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In last airs on NBC-TV

Famous Birthdays

  • Gabriel Mendez, Australian soccer midfielder (9 caps; Sydney Olympic, St. George FC), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Famous Deaths

  • Esther Williamson Ballou, American organist, composer and educator, dies at 57

Frankie Frisch (1898-1973)

American Baseball HOF infielder (3 x MLB All-Star; 4 x World Series; NL MVP 1931; NY Giants, St.L Cardinals) and manager (St.L Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs), dies at 74

  • Manuel Rojas, Chilean writer (Hijo de Ladron), dies at 77
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About March 12, 1973

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Killing Me Softly With His Song - Roberta Flack
  • UK #1 Song: Cum On Feel The Noize - Slade