January 1973

Monday 01:

The Kingdom of Denmark, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland are admitted into the European Community.

Wednesday 03:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) sells the New York Yankees for $12 million to a 12-person syndicate led by George Steinbrenner.

Friday 05:

Netherlands recognizes East Germany.

Saturday 06:

Schoolhouse Rock premieres on American television

Monday 08:

Watergate scandal: The trial of seven men accused of placing bugs in Democratic Party headquarters at Watergate begins.

Thursday 11:

Beginning of the Watergate burglars trial.

Sunday 14:

Super Bowl VII: The Miami Dolphins defeat the Washington Redskins. The Dolphins become the first NFL team to go undefeated in a season.

Monday 15:

Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, President of the United States Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam.

Wednesday 17:

Ferdinand Marcos becomes "President for Life" of the Philippines.

Monday 22:

George Foreman breaks Joe Frazier's professional career undefeated heavyweight world boxing champion status.

Tuesday 23:

President Richard Nixon announces that a peace accord has been reached in Vietnam.

Saturday 27:

Paris Peace Accords officially end the Vietnam War.

Sunday 28:

Barnaby Jones premieres on CBS.