What Happened on November 26, 1973

Historical Events

  • Nixon's personal secretary Rose Mary Woods, tells a federal court she accidentally caused part of 18½ minute gap in a key Watergate tape

Famous Birthdays

  • John Zimmerman, American pairs skater (with partner Steigler), born in Birmingham, Alabama
  • Peter Facinelli, American actor (Fastlane), born in Queens, New York

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Evans Whittaker, American Supreme Court justice (1957-62), dies at 72
  • John Rostill, British rock bassist (The Shadows, 1963-70 - "The Rise and Fall of Flingel Bunt"), and songwriter ("If You Love Me, Let Me Know"), dies of barbiturate poisioning at 31
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About November 26, 1973

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 50 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Top Of The World - Carpenters
  • UK #1 Song: I Love You Love Me Love - Gary Glitter