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The year you arrived / The Seventies

1973

52 years ago

Dark side of the moon.

Pink Floyd released their masterpiece, the mobile phone was invented, and Roe v. Wade was decided.

The Cost of Living in 1973

Gallon of Gas

$0.49

Loaf of Bread

$0.31

Gallon of Milk

$1.47

World Population

3.92 billion

Featured moment

Pink Floyd Releases "The Dark Side of the Moon"

The progressive rock masterpiece stayed on the Billboard charts for 741 consecutive weeks.

Featured moment

First Mobile Phone Call

Martin Cooper of Motorola made the first handheld cellular phone call from a New York street.

Featured moment

Roe v. Wade Decision

The US Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion.

The wider picture

More from 1973

A few more things worth remembering.

World Events

Yom Kippur War and Oil Crisis

An Arab-Israeli war led to an OPEC oil embargo, causing massive gas shortages and economic shock.

Pop Culture

Sydney Opera House Opens

The iconic architectural masterpiece was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

Cinema & TV

The Exorcist Released

The terrifying horror film became a massive cultural phenomenon and box office smash.

World Events

World Trade Center Opens

The Twin Towers in New York City officially opened as the tallest buildings in the world.

Sports

Secretariat Wins the Triple Crown

The legendary racehorse won the Belmont Stakes by an astonishing 31 lengths.

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