What Happened on March 20, 1973

Historical Events

  • NBC TV premiere of pilot episode of "Police Story", based on Los Angeles Police Dept. Joseph Wambaugh's writings

Baseball Hall of Fame

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame, 11 weeks after his death in a plane crash

Famous Birthdays

  • Cedric Yarbrough, American actor (Speechless), born in Burnsville, Minnesota
  • Christopher Heinz, American businessman and son of Teresa Heinz
  • Jane March, English actress (The Lover), born in Edgeware, England
  • Jung Woo-sung, South Korean actor (Beat), born in Seoul, South Korea
  • Nico Boje, South African cricketer (South African ODI left-arm spinner), born in Bloemfontein, South Africa
  • Norman Tome, Australian soccer striker (Olyroos, Olympics 1996)
  • Ronna McDaniel, American political strategist, RNC Chair (2017-24), born in Austin, Texas

About March 20, 1973

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Love Train - The O'Jays
  • UK #1 Song: Cum On Feel The Noize - Slade