Jan 01sports
1973.
What happened in 1973?
In 1973, significant events unfolded worldwide. A military coup in Chile overthrew Salvador Allende's government, and an oil crisis caused severe petroleum shortages globally. Environmentally, progress came with the establishment of CITES, a treaty aimed at protecting endangered plants and animals from the risks of international trade. Culturally, the 18th Eurovision Song Contest took place. That year recorded 34 major historical events, along with 37 notable births and 19 notable deaths. These changes influenced international relations, environmental policy, and global economics.
Events
55
Births
37
Deaths
26
Era
1970s
Post-War / Digital Age
Chronology of 1973
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1973Jan 01disaster
Jan 01general
Jan 01war
Jan 01culture
Eurovision Song Contest 1973
18th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest
Jan 01general
1973–74 European Cup
19th season of the UEFA club football tournament
Jan 01sports
Jan 01war
Jan 01war
Jan 01disaster
Jan 01general
Jan 01general
Jan 01sports
1973 World Women's Handball Championship
1973 edition of the World Women's Handball Championship
Jan 01general
Jan 01sports
1973 World Aquatics Championships
1973 edition of the World Aquatics Championships
Jan 01sports
1973 CONCACAF Championship
1973 edition of the CONCACAF Championship association football competition
Jan 01general
Jan 01war
Jan 27politics
Paris Peace Accords
peace treaty between United States, South Vietnam and North Vietnam
Jan 28general
February
02.1973Feb 11general
March
03.1973Mar 03politics
CITES
multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals
Mar 03general
Mar 27war
45th Academy Awards
Award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1972
April
04.1973Apr 01disaster
Apr 29general
May
05.1973May 04war
May 20general
May 30general
June
06.1973Jun 03general
Jun 12general
Jun 17general
Jun 26general
July
07.1973Jul 01general
Jul 14general
Jul 29general
August
08.1973Aug 01economy
Aug 05general
Aug 25general
Aug 28disaster
September
09.1973Sep 09general
Sep 11war
1973 Chilean coup d'état
military overthrow of the Popular Unity coalition government in 1973 in Chile
Sep 16war
Sep 23general
October
10.1973Oct 05politics
Oct 06war
Oct 07war
Oct 07general
Oct 09war
Oct 09war
Oct 11war
Oct 14war
Oct 17war
December
12.1973End of 1973 Record · 55 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
In 1973, significant events unfolded worldwide. A military coup in Chile overthrew Salvador Allende's government, and an oil crisis caused severe petroleum shortages globally. Environmentally, progress came with the establishment of CITES, a treaty aimed at protecting endangered plants and animals from the risks of international trade. Culturally, the 18th Eurovision Song Contest took place. That year recorded 34 major historical events, along with 37 notable births and 19 notable deaths. These changes influenced international relations, environmental policy, and global economics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1973?
In 1973, several key events took place. The oil crisis caused fuel shortages and an economic recession. A military coup in Chile overthrew President Salvador Allende. CITES was established to protect endangered species from international trade.
What caused the 1973 oil crisis?
The crisis started when Arab members of OPEC imposed an oil embargo against countries supporting Israel during the Yom Kippur War. Oil prices quadrupled, leading to fuel shortages and economic problems worldwide.
What happened during the 1973 Chilean coup?
On September 11, 1973, Chilean military forces led by General Augusto Pinochet overthrew President Salvador Allende's government. Allende died during the coup, and Pinochet established a military dictatorship lasting until 1990.
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