America’s Agony Is Over: Vietnam War Ends
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Historical Events
NBA All-Star Game
23rd NBA All-Star Game, Chicago Stadium: East beats West, 104-84; MVP: Dave Cowens, Boston Celtics, C
- Helgafell, island of Heimaey Iceland erupts for 1st time in 7,000 yrs
- Jordan Air crash at Kano, Nigeria kills 176 Muslim pilgrims
Agreement of Interest
Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi announces that the 1954 operating agreement between a consortium of oil companies and Iran will not be renewed when it expires in 1979
Vietnam War
US President Richard Nixon announces an accord has been reached to end the Vietnam War
1973 History
Famous Birthdays
- Lanei Chapman, American actress, born in os Angeles, California
- Mark Kolesar, Canadian NHL right wing (Toronto Maple Leafs), born in Manitoba, Canada
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Onassis, Greek heir of the Onassis family (b. 1948)
- Edward "Kid" Ory, American New Orleans style jazz trombonist, dies of pneumonia and a heart attack at 86
About January 23, 1973
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Superstition - Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: Blockbuster - Sweet
