Date: October 20, 1973
A national speed limit is imposed on the Autobahn in Germany because of the 1973 oil crisis. The speed limit lasts only four months. Date: November 24, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 24 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Jim…
Aeroflot Flight 19 is hijacked and diverted to Vnukovo International Airport, where the aircraft is stormed by authorities. Date: November 2, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 2 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Mark Essex Deadly New Orleans Hotel Shooting…
The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, recorded in Abbey Road Studios goes to number one on the US Billboard chart, beginning a record-breaking 741-week chart run. Date: April 28, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 28 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day…
The Paris Peace Accords officially ends the Vietnam War. Colonel William Nolde is killed in action becoming the conflict's last recorded American combat casualty. Date: January 27, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 27 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Varig…
Fred Dryer of the Los Angeles Rams becomes the first player in NFL history to score two safeties in the same game. Date: October 21, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 21 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Papua New Guinea…
Indian Airlines Flight 440 crashes near Palam Airport in Delhi, killing 48. Date: May 31, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 31 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1973Elvis Presley’s Aloha from Hawaii Satellite Concert Breaks TV Records, January 14, 1973Iberia…