The year 1973 saw several significant events in history including:

• The Watergate scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in June 1972, leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in August 1974.
• The United States and North Vietnam signed a ceasefire agreement, ending direct U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
• The Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade, legalizing abortion nationwide.
• The oil crisis started with the OPEC oil embargo against countries supporting Israel during the Yom Kippur War, causing fuel shortages and price hikes.
• Skylab, the first U.S. space station, was launched into orbit.
• The Chicago Cubs won the National League pennant for the first time in over 30 years, but lost to the Oakland Athletics in the World Series.
• The cult classic movie "The Exorcist" was released.
• The Dark Side of the Moon. The Dark Side of the Moon is the eighth studio album by English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 1 March 1973.