Historical Events
You've Never Been This Far Before
"You've Never Been This Far Before" single released by Conway Twitty (Billboard Song of the Year - Country, 1973)
- James R Schlesinger ends term as 9th director of CIA
- Nation Black Network begins operation on radio
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Kay, British comedian, actor and writer ( Peter Kay's Car Share), born in Farnworth, England
Famous Deaths
Betty Grable (1916-1973)
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 HOF outfielder (World Series 1926, 31 St. Louis Cardinals; NL batting champion 1931; MLB All Star 1933), dies at 70
- Ferdinand Schörner, German field marshal, dies at 81
- George Macready, American actor (Peyton Place - "Martin Payton"), dies at 73
- George McBride, American baseball shortstop (AL fielding leader 1912-15 Washington Senators) and manager (Washington Senators 1921), dies at 92
- Swede Savage, Amewrican race car driver, dies of injuries sustained in crash at Indianapolis 500, at 26
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About July 2, 1973
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 51 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Dominion Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston
#1 Song: Skweeze Me Pleeze Me - Slade
