February 1973

Sunday 11:

Vietnam War: First release of American prisoners of war from Vietnam takes place.

Monday 12:

Vietnam War: The first American prisoners of war are released by the Viet Cong.

Wednesday 21:

Over the Sinai Desert, Israeli fighter aircraft shoot down a Libyan Airlines jet killing 108.

Thursday 22:

Cold War: Following President Richard Nixon's visit to China, the United States and the People's Republic of China agree to establish liaison offices.

Tuesday 27:

The American Indian Movement occupies Wounded Knee, South Dakota.