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What Happened on August 1, 1973

Historical Events

Johan Witteveen appointed as the 5th managing director of the International Monetary Fund
MLB All Star catchers Thurman Munson of the NY Yankees and Boston Red Sox' Carlton Fisk brawl at home plate Fenway Park; Red Sox win, 3-2

Ben Johnson, Australian cricketer (promising South Australian opening batsman), born in Naracoorte, South Australia
Eduardo Noriega, Spanish actor (Open Your Eyes), born in Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Gregg Berhalter, American soccer defender (Olympic gold 1996), born in Englewood, New Jersey
Les Hill, Australian actor (Underbelly), born in Randwick, Australia
Mario Bennett, American NBA forward (LA Lakers, Phoenix Suns), born in Denton, Texas
Tempestt Bledsoe, American actress (Vanessa Huxtable-Cosby Show), born in Chicago, Illinois
Veerle Dejaeghere, Belgian athlete, born in Izegem, Belgium

Gian Francesco Malipiero, Italian composer, pedagogue (Venice Liceo Musicale, 1932-52), and musicologist (Claudio Monteverdi, Antonio Vivaldi). s at 91