It happened in 1973...
Events from 1973 include:
We woke up on January 1, 1973 to hear the news that Roberto Clemente, star outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, died in the crash of a cargo plane carrying relief supplies to the victims of the earthquake in Managua.
The Supreme Court rules on Roe v. Wade on January 22nd.
A ceasefire is signed on January 28th, ending the involvement of American ground troops in the Vietnam War.
President Richard Nixon, on national TV, accepts responsibility, but not blame for Watergate on April 30th and fires John W. Dean as counsel.
United States bombing of Cambodia ends, marking the official halt to 12 years of combat in Southeast Asia (August 15th).
Spiro T. Agnew resigns as vice president and then pleads no contest to charges of tax evasion of income taxes he received while governor of Maryland. He is fined $10,000. and receives three years probation.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is designed and in 1983 it becomes the standard for communicating between computers over the Internet.
Fun facts:
Median household income: $10, 512.
Unemployment: 4.9%
Cost of a first class stamp: 8¢
Life expectancy: 71.4 years
Super Bowl : Miami defeats Washington 14 - 7
World Series: Oakland A's defeat New York Mets 4 games to 3
NBA Championship: New York defeats LA Lakers 4 games to 1
Stanley Cup: Montreal defeats Chicago 4 games to 2
Kentucky Derby: Secretariat wins and goes on to win triple crown
The Emmy Awards:
Outstanding Drama Series: The Waltons
Outstanding Comedy Series: All in the Family
Outstanding Variety Musical Series: The Julie Andrews Hour
Outstanding Achievements in sports Programming: ABC's Wide World of Sports
And the Oscar goes to...
Best Picture: The Godfather
Best Actor: Marlon Brando (The Godfather)
Best Actress: Liza Minelli (Cabaret)
Top 10 songs (in descending order)
10. Touch Me in the Morning; Diana Ross
9. You're so Vain; Carly Simon
8. Will it Go Round in Circles; Billy Preston
7. Crocodile Rock; Elton John
6. Why Me (Lord); Kris Kristofferson
5. My Love; Paul McCartney
4. Let's Get in On; Marvin Gaye
3. Killing Me Softly; Roberta Flack
2. Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown; Jim Croce
1. Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree; Tony Orlando
Top Albums of 1973
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We woke up on January 1, 1973 to hear the news that Roberto Clemente, star outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, died in the crash of a cargo plane carrying relief supplies to the victims of the earthquake in Managua.
The Supreme Court rules on Roe v. Wade on January 22nd.
A ceasefire is signed on January 28th, ending the involvement of American ground troops in the Vietnam War.
President Richard Nixon, on national TV, accepts responsibility, but not blame for Watergate on April 30th and fires John W. Dean as counsel.
United States bombing of Cambodia ends, marking the official halt to 12 years of combat in Southeast Asia (August 15th).
Spiro T. Agnew resigns as vice president and then pleads no contest to charges of tax evasion of income taxes he received while governor of Maryland. He is fined $10,000. and receives three years probation.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is designed and in 1983 it becomes the standard for communicating between computers over the Internet.
Fun facts:
Median household income: $10, 512.
Unemployment: 4.9%
Cost of a first class stamp: 8¢
Life expectancy: 71.4 years
Super Bowl : Miami defeats Washington 14 - 7
World Series: Oakland A's defeat New York Mets 4 games to 3
NBA Championship: New York defeats LA Lakers 4 games to 1
Stanley Cup: Montreal defeats Chicago 4 games to 2
Kentucky Derby: Secretariat wins and goes on to win triple crown
The Emmy Awards:
Outstanding Drama Series: The Waltons
Outstanding Comedy Series: All in the Family
Outstanding Variety Musical Series: The Julie Andrews Hour
Outstanding Achievements in sports Programming: ABC's Wide World of Sports
And the Oscar goes to...
Best Picture: The Godfather
Best Actor: Marlon Brando (The Godfather)
Best Actress: Liza Minelli (Cabaret)
Top 10 songs (in descending order)
10. Touch Me in the Morning; Diana Ross
9. You're so Vain; Carly Simon
8. Will it Go Round in Circles; Billy Preston
7. Crocodile Rock; Elton John
6. Why Me (Lord); Kris Kristofferson
5. My Love; Paul McCartney
4. Let's Get in On; Marvin Gaye
3. Killing Me Softly; Roberta Flack
2. Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown; Jim Croce
1. Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree; Tony Orlando
Top Albums of 1973
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May 2, 1973: Senior Banquet and Awards
This list is not intended to embarrass anyone; these were the winners!
Best Athlete: Tom Skladany and Val Duncan
Most Likely to Succeed: Rob Muffly
Class Sweethearts: Debbie Hasselberg & Bob Pachavis
Body Beautiful: Mark T. Smith and Joy Braithwaite
Most Determine: Elaine Tang
Done Most for Class: Barb Kulha
Best Personaility: Kurt Kloecker and Mary Enck
Class Clown: Bob Homitsky
Biggest Flirt: Kerrie Schaefer
Class Casanova: Jeff Rolsten
Honorary Pancake House Patron: Bob Siyufy
TV Celebrity: Bea Montague
Most Humble: Darrel Negri
All American Girl: Sue Ryabik
Big Man on Campus: Rick Hronicek
Prettiest Hair: Tom Allman and Janet Glus
Airhead: Joyce DiMaccio
Most Unlikely Couple: Bill Hurford and Kim Sylvis
Most Recognition for Class: Toni Scullimbrene
Best Dressed: Jim Quinn and Gemma Griner
Prettiest Eyes: Bob Lytle and Barb Butler
Dumbest Blonde: Shar Sieman
Biggest Appetite: Kathy Kotula
Best Driver: Ken Clark
Best Athlete: Tom Skladany and Val Duncan
Most Likely to Succeed: Rob Muffly
Class Sweethearts: Debbie Hasselberg & Bob Pachavis
Body Beautiful: Mark T. Smith and Joy Braithwaite
Most Determine: Elaine Tang
Done Most for Class: Barb Kulha
Best Personaility: Kurt Kloecker and Mary Enck
Class Clown: Bob Homitsky
Biggest Flirt: Kerrie Schaefer
Class Casanova: Jeff Rolsten
Honorary Pancake House Patron: Bob Siyufy
TV Celebrity: Bea Montague
Most Humble: Darrel Negri
All American Girl: Sue Ryabik
Big Man on Campus: Rick Hronicek
Prettiest Hair: Tom Allman and Janet Glus
Airhead: Joyce DiMaccio
Most Unlikely Couple: Bill Hurford and Kim Sylvis
Most Recognition for Class: Toni Scullimbrene
Best Dressed: Jim Quinn and Gemma Griner
Prettiest Eyes: Bob Lytle and Barb Butler
Dumbest Blonde: Shar Sieman
Biggest Appetite: Kathy Kotula
Best Driver: Ken Clark