What Happened on March 8, 1973

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Eisenhower Tunnel, world's highest and US longest, opens 60km west of Denver, Colorado

Music History

Paul & Linda McCartney are fined £100 for growing cannabis

  • The Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA) undertakes its first operation in Great Britain, planting four car bombs in London. Ten members of PIRA are later arrested at Heathrow Airport while trying to leave the country.
  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
1973 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Anneke van Giersbergen, Dutch rock singer-songwriter, and guitarist (The Gathering), born in Sint-Michielsgestel, Netherlands
  • Boris Kodjoe, Austrian model
  • Justin Thompson, American baseball player
  • Kurt Mollekens, Belgian racing car driver
Born in 1973

Famous Deaths

  • Gordon Leggat, New Zealand cricket batsman (9 Tests, 2 x 50; Canterbury), dies at 46
  • Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, American rock singer, harmonica player, and occasional keyboardist (Grateful Dead, 1965-72), dies of a gastrointestinal hemorrhage at 27
1973 Highlights

About March 8, 1973

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years and 20 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