Historical Events
- "You've Never Been This Far Before" single released by Conway Twitty (Billboard Song of the Year, 1973)
- James R Schlesinger ends term as 9th director of CIA
- Nation Black Network begins operation on radio
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Kay, British comedian
Famous Deaths
Betty Grable
Betty Grable, American singer, dancer, pin-up girl and actress (I Wake Up Screaming, How to Marry a Millionaire, Gay Divorcee), dies of lung cancer at 56
- Chick Hafey, American Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder (2 World Series 1926, 31), dies at 70
- Ferdinand Schörner, German field marshal, dies at 81
- George Macready, American actor (Martin Peyton-Peyton Place), dies at 73
- George McBride, American MLB shortstop and manager (AL fielding leader 1912-15), dies at 92
- Swede Savage, dies of injuries at Indianapolis 500
1973 Highlights
About July 2, 1973
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Dominion Day (Canada)
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston- #1 Song: Skweeze Me Pleeze Me - Slade
#1 Song: Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston
#1 Song: Skweeze Me Pleeze Me - Slade