Also Born in 1973
This supermodel began her modeling career at age 15, she was the first African American model featured on the covers of GQ and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Once a Victoria Secret’s Angel, she has expanded her career to actress, producer, and television personality
Tyra Banks
Averaging .39 per gallon, it was easy to fill a tank up in 1973
Cost of gas
IBM reshaped the way people thought about data storage with his 1971 invention
Floppy Disk
Motorola created this device in 1973 and it weighed nearly 2.5 pounds, was a foot long, and took 10 hours to charge
Cell Phone
#2 song of 1973
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, Jim Croce
This handsome actor is best known for rom-com roles including Enchanted, Hairspray, and 27 Dresses
James Marsden
The 37th President, served from 1969-1974
Richard Nixon
In 1971, a computer program created a tech-based messaging between company computers. This was the beginning of what we now call...
In 1974 Norman Joseph Woodland created one of the most effective retail inventions of all time. It was first used at a Marsh grocery store in Troy, Ohio on a pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum
Barcode/UPC
#9 song of 1973
You’re so Vain, Carly Simon
This Happy music producer, songwriter and performer is recognized as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, R&B; and pop. He’s won 13 Grammys and countless other awards
Pharrell Williams
Now known as Willis Tower, this tower first opened to tenants in 1973
Sears Tower
These airtight containers have been preserving food since 1946
Tupperwear
This product was invented by accident by 3M in 1974. It was first used to hold a bookmark in place in a hymn book.
Post-it
#7 Song of 1973
Crocodile Rock, Elton John
This gangly actor is best known for his role as a theoretical physicist in a hit sit-com
Jim Parsons
In 1973, family shows topped the tv ratings, the most popular were #3 Sanford and Sons, #2 The Waltons, and #1 was…
All in the Family
This plastic form of payment was invented in 1946 by a banker in Brooklyn
Credit Card
The 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado was the first U.S. Vehicle to include this safety device
Air Bag
#4 song of 1973
Let’s Get it On, Marvin Gaye
This actress, comedian, and Saturday Night Live star is best known for her role in the movie Bridesmaids
Kristen Wiig
This possessed horror film was the top grossing movie on 1973
The Exorcist
This absorbent under-garment was first sold in 1949 at Saks Fifth Ave
Disposable Diaper
This top-selling toy of all times was invented in 1974 by an architecture professor to teach students about spatial relationships
Rubix Cube
#1 song of 1973
Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree, Tony Orlando and Dawn