Vietnam War: Last U.S. Combat Soldiers Leave South Vietnam, March 29, 1973

The Pulitzer Prize–winning photograph Burst of Joy is taken, depicting a former prisoner of war being reunited with his family, which came to symbolize the end of United States involvement in the Vietnam War. Date: March 17, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 17 📅 Events on this day in…

In a game versus the Philadelphia Phillies at Veterans Stadium, Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Ron Cey and Bill Russell play together as an infield for the first time, going on to set the Major League Baseball record of staying together for 8+1⁄2 years. Date: June 13, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia…

Martin Cooper of Motorola makes the first handheld mobile phone call to Joel S. Engel of Bell Labs. Date: April 3, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 3 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973George Foreman Defeats Joe Frazier in Heavyweight…

The American League of Major League Baseball begins using the designated hitter. Date: April 6, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 6 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Martin Cooper Makes First Handheld Mobile Phone Call April 3, 1973Roger Williamson Killed…

District of Columbia Home Rule Act is passed, allowing residents of Washington, D.C. to elect their own local government. Date: December 24, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 24 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Soviet Luna 21 Space Mission Launched,…

Egypt and Syria launch coordinated attacks against Israel, beginning the Yom Kippur War. Date: October 6, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 6 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Supreme Court Establishes Miller Obscenity Test June 21, 1973Greek Destroyer Velos Mutiny…