1973
Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court ruled seven to two that the Constitution protected a woman's right to abortion until viability of the fetus.
Pinochet coup in Chile
Chilean air force jets bombed La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago while Salvador Allende, with a rifle given him by Fidel Castro, fought on from inside.
Yom Kippur War
Egyptian and Syrian forces launched coordinated surprise attacks on Israeli positions in the Sinai and Golan Heights on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
OPEC oil embargo
Arab oil producers cut exports to nations supporting Israel in the Yom Kippur War.
First mobile phone call
Motorola engineer Martin Cooper placed the first public cellular phone call from a Manhattan sidewalk, to his rival at Bell Labs.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1973?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1973. The most significant is Roe v. Wade: The Supreme Court ruled seven to two that the Constitution protected a woman's right to abortion until viability of the fetus.
What era was 1973 part of?
1973 falls within the Modern Era (1901-2000). World wars, cold war, and the splitting of the atom.
Which regions saw notable events in 1973?
The events from 1973 span North America, South America and Middle East.