What Happened on March 7, 1973

Historical Events

  • Comet (Lubos) Kohoutek discovered at Hamburg Observatory

Election of Interest

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Awami League wins election in Bangladesh

Famous Birthdays

  • Ray Parlour, English footballer (Arsenal), born in Romford, England
  • Sébastien Izambard, French operatic pop singer (Il Divo), born in Paris, France

Famous Deaths

  • Andre de Meulemeester, Belgian World War I fighter ace known as the "Eagle of Flanders" with 11 known kills and 19 unconfirmed, dies at 78
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About March 7, 1973

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 1 month and 18 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