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Those born in 1973 would be 51 years old today. They've lived through 51 years of incredible changes! Use our age calculator to explore their journey. In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade legalized abortion nationwide. The Sears Tower in Chicago was completed, becoming the world's tallest building at the time.

What Major Happened in 1973?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1973 when you were 51 years old.

1. The Vietnam War officially ended with the signing of the Paris Peace Accords.
2. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that the constitutional right to privacy encompasses a woman's decision to have an abortion.
3. The Endangered Species Act was signed into law in the United States.
4. The World Trade Center in New York City was officially dedicated.
5. The Sydney Opera House in Australia was opened.
6. The Yom Kippur War took place between Israel and a coalition of Arab states.
7. The first handheld mobile phone call was made by Martin Cooper.
8. The OPEC oil embargo began, leading to an energy crisis in many countries.
9. The Wounded Knee incident occurred, with members of the American Indian Movement occupying the town of Wounded Knee, South Dakota.
10. The Secretariat became the first horse since 1948 to win the Triple Crown.

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