Date: August 23, 1973
A boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE) in Kingman, Arizona, following a fire that broke out as propane was being transferred from a railroad car to a storage tank, kills eleven firefighters. Date: July 5, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 5 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅…
In horse racing, Secretariat wins the U.S. Triple Crown. Date: June 9, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 9 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Mars 6 Launches from USSR, August 5, 1973Secretariat Wins 1973 Kentucky Derby Record Time May 5,…
Vietnam War: The last United States combat soldiers leave South Vietnam. Date: March 29, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 29 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Princess Anne Marries Captain Mark Phillips in Westminster Abbey, November 14, 1973Amílcar Cabral Assassinated…
Cold War: Following President Richard Nixon's visit to the People's Republic of China, the two countries agree to establish liaison offices. Date: February 22, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 22 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Skylab Launches, First U.S….
Argentine general election: Juan Perón returns to power in Argentina. Date: September 23, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 23 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Amílcar Cabral Assassinated in Conakry, Guinea January 20, 1973UpStairs Lounge Arson Attack Kills 32 in…
Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam. Date: January 15, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973National Personnel Records Center Sixth Floor…