What Happened on March 23, 1973

Historical Events

  • After a 5½ year run soap "Love is a Many Splendored Thing" ends
  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Music History

Yoko Ono is granted permanent residence in USA

Famous Birthdays

  • Jason Kidd, American Basketball HOF point guard (Olympic gold 2000, 08; NBA C'ship 2011 Dallas Mavericks; 10×NBA All-Star; 5×All-NBA First Team) and coach (Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavs), born in San Francisco, California
  • Jerzy Dudek, Polish footballer
  • Naoko Sawamatsu, Nishinomiya Japan, tennis star (1994 Singapore)
  • Rob Lazeo, CFL offensive tackle (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
  • Stefon Harris, American jazz vibraphonist (The Grand Unification Theory; The Classical Jazz Quartet), born in Albany, New York
  • Wim Eyckmans, Belgian racing driver

Famous Deaths

  • Ken Maynard, American stuntman and actor (Phantom Rancher, $50,000 Reward), dies of stomach cancer at 77
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About March 23, 1973

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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