Have you ever wondered what happened in the year you were born on?  

Wouldn't you want to know what transpired during the year you were born on? I would want to know all the details. It is nice to know of the history of the past.I was born on April 26, 1973 and here is what happened then that year:(If you want to know what happened during your birth year just let me know what your complete birthday is and I will search it for you) I was so excited to read about what happened during that year.

The Miss Universe 1973 Pageant was held in Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece on July 21, 1973. Miss Philippines, Margarita Moran was crowned Miss Universe 1973 by Miss Universe 1972, Kerry Anne Wells of Australia. There were 62 delegates from around the world who competed the Miss Universe 1973. Margarita Moran was the the pageant's second winner from the Philippines, admitted she didn't even want to enter Miss Philippines, much less Miss Universe. She was encouraged by her friends to do so and look where that got her. In one of her interviews, she had praised Mr. Richard Nixon, then US president, and said that he was the greatest man on Earth. She promptly received a letter from the president thanking her for her "thoughtful comment on my efforts to bring peace in the world." This year, the sound-proof booth used for the final round of interviews disappears for the next decade.

Spanish was an official language of the Philippines until 1973. Since then, the two official languages are Filipino and English.

The Constitution of the Philippines (Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme law of the Philippines.

The 1973 Constitution , composed of a preamble and 17 articles, provides for the shift from presidential to parliamentary system of government. The Constitution vests the legislative power in the National Assembly. A Prime Minister is elected from among the members of the National Assembly and serves as the head of government and commander-in-chief of the Philippine Armed Forces. A President is elected from among the members of the National Assembly and serves as the symbolic head of state with a six-year term. The judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court, composed of a Chief Justice and 14 Justices. The National Assembly exercises the power to define, prescribe and apportion the jurisdiction of the lower courts. All justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the lower courts are appointed by the Prime Minister. This Constitution retains the independence of the Commission on Elections and establishes two independent Constitution al bodies [Civil Service Commission and the Commission on Audit] as well as the National Economic Development Authority [NEDA]. The draft Constitution was submitted to the Citizen's Assemblies from January 10 to 17, 1973 for ratification. On 17 January 1973 , President Marcos issued Proclamation No. 1102, announcing the ratification of the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.

January 17 - Ferdinand Marcos becomes President for Life of the Philippines.

April 26 - Death of Irene Ryan, American actress

Popular Culture 1973

* Elvis Presley's Aloha From Hawaii television special is seen around the world by more than 1 billion viewers

Popular Films

* The Exorcist
* Deliverance
* Live and Let Die
* Paper Moon
* Dark Side Of The Moon Reminded by Pink Floyd Fan
* Last Tango in Paris
* Jesus Christ Superstar
* American Graffiti
* Lady Sings the Blues
* The Sting

Popular Musicians

* Stevie Wonder
* ABBA
* The Eagles
* John Lennon
* Paul Simon
* Pink Floyd " Dark Side Of The Moon "
* Rod Stewart
* Michael Jackson
* Elton John with " Crocodile Rock "
* Rolling Stones with " Angie "
* The Moody Blues
* David Bowie
* Led Zeppelin
* Wizzard
* Electric Light Orchestra
* Paul McCartney and Wings with " My Love "
* Bob Marley and the Wailers
* Diana Ross

Popular TV Programmes

* The Odd Couple
* The Partridge Family
* Columbo
* Masterpiece Theatre
* McMillan and Wife
* Old Grey Whistle Test (UK)
* Are You Being Served? (UK)
* Colditz (UK)
* Emmerdale Farm (UK)
* M*A*S*H
* Sanford and Son
* The Bob Newhart Show
* The Price Is Right
* The Waltons

1973 Inflation has a significant impact on peoples lives around the world with the UK inflation rate running at 8.4% and the US running at 6.16% . This causes problems in every aspect of peoples lives from the price of Gas, Food and Bills , which in turn causes higher wages and the spiral continues, much of this is caused by the Arab members of the (OPEC) restricting the flow of oil to countries supporting Israel as part of the Yom Kippur War. And the start of a Recession in Europe causing increased unemployment and a 3 day week in the UK. Meanwhile in the US two important cases dominate the news with Roe v. Wade making abortion a US constitutional right on the 22nd January and the start of the Watergate hearings in the US Senate, and due to price increase of gas the Japanese car manufacturers with smaller engines and more efficient have an impact of the US car industry

Cost of Living 1973
How Much things cost in 1973
Yearly Inflation Rate USA 6.16%
Yearly Inflation Rate UK 8.4%
Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 850
Average Cost of new house $32,500.00
Average Income per year $12,900.00
Average Monthly Rent $175.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 40 cents
AMC Javelin car$2,900.00
A Dozen Eggs 45 cents
Below are some Prices for UK guides in Pounds Stirling

Average House Price 9,942
Gallon of Petrol 0.35

What Events Happened in 1973

* Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), announce they will restrict flow of crude oil to countries supporting Israel causing price of oil to increase by 200%

* Recession begins in Europe following OPEC Oil price increases

* Roe v. Wade makes abortion a US constitutional right

* Britain Ireland and Denmark join the EEC

* Chrysler and other US car makers close a number of plants affecting 100,000 workers

* US Troops withdrawn from Vietnam and U.S. involvement in Vietnam War ends with the signing of peace

* World Trade Center in New York becomes the tallest building in the world

* Supreme Court of the United States rules on Roe v. Wade. January 22nd

* IRA bombs explode in the Whitehall, King's Cross, Euston station, the Old Bailey and Manchester city center.

* Watergate Hearings begin in the United States Senate and President Richard Nixon tells the nation , “I am not a crook.”

* Yom Kippur War - Fourth and largest Arab-Israeli conflict begins as Egyptian and Syrian forces attack Israel

* Sydney Opera House is opened

* Armed members of the American Indian Movement and their supporters seize the old town of Wounded Knee in South Dakota

* Basque Terrorists Kill Spanish Prime Minister

* Military coup in Chili led by General Augusto Pinochet.

* Israel Shoots Down Libyan Passenger Plane

* In a Tennis Match billed as the battle of the sexes Mrs Billy Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs

* Newly created Bangladesh Elects First Prime Minister Sheikh Mujib Rahman

* TUC brings 1.5 Million on Strike in UK as Day Of Protest at pay restraint policy

* In the UK, as a result of high coal and oil prices, the Three-Day Week officially comes into force.

* Belize Gains Independence From Great Britain

* A referendum in Northern Ireland results in a vote to stay as part of the United Kingdom

* Secretariat Wins Triple Crown first winner for 25 years

* The wide ranging Endangered Species Act of 1973 is signed into law to "protect species and the ecosystems upon which they depend."

* The Bahamas Gains Independence From Great Britain

* Royal Navy Protect Trawlers in Cod War In Icelandic Waters

* The Mississippi River reaches its peak level in St. Louis during a record 77-day flood.