Historical Events
- Boston Red Sox sign Orlando Cepeda as 1st player signed as a DH
- Islanders break 12 game losing streak, 20 game road winless streak
Television Finale
John Cleese's final episode on "Monty Python's Flying Circus" on BBC TV
1973 History
Famous Birthdays
- Burnie Burns, American film producer & comedian (Machinima, Rooster Teeth), born in Rochester, New York
- Crispian Mills [Boulting], British singer-songwriter and guitarist (Kula Shaker), born in London, England
- Edward Jasper, American football defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagles), born in Tyler, Texas
- Junior Burrough, American NBA forward (Boston Celtics), born in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Regilio Vreede, Dutch football player (Blue White, RKC), born in Paramaribo, Suriname
About January 18, 1973
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: You're So Vain - Carly Simon
#1 Song: Long Haired Lover From Liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond
