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What were some interesting facts about 1973?

1973 was a fascinating year! From Secretariat to Shrinky Dinks, Robin Hood to Spam, learn all about this incredible year with these fun facts about 1973. In 1973 Richard Nixon was president, and Spiro Agnew was Vice President (although Agnew resigned this same year).

What happened in 1973?

In 1973, Inflation tripled from 3.4% to 9.6% and put an end to post-World War II economic expansion. (The inflation rate rose to 11.04% in 1974 and dropped to 9.13% a year later.) To make matters worse, 1973 marked the beginning of a recession in the U.S. and Europe that lasted until 1975.

What was the most popular song in 1973?

Other top songs in 1973 were “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” by Tony Orlando and Dawn, Robert Flack’s “Killing Me Softly,” Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder, and Elton John’s “Crocodile Rock.” 9. A Scary Movie Made Huge Bucks The top-grossing movie of the year was The Exorcist.

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