American League Adopts Designated Hitter, April 6, 1973

Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. Date: July 13, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 13 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Supreme Court Establishes Miller…

The UpStairs Lounge arson attack takes place at a gay bar located on the second floor of the three-story building at 141 Chartres Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, US. Thirty-two people die as a result of fire or smoke inhalation. Date: June 24, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other…

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…

U.S. president Richard Nixon signs the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act into law, authorizing the construction of the Alaska Pipeline. Date: November 16, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 16 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Congress Overrides Nixon on War Powers…

Henry Kissinger and Lê Đức Thọ are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Date: October 16, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 16 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973District of Columbia Home Rule Act Passes, D.C. Self-Government Begins December 24, 1973Apollo…

President Nixon rejects an Appeals Court decision that he turn over the Watergate tapes. Date: October 19, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 19 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Vietnam War: Last U.S. Combat Soldiers Leave South Vietnam, March 29,…