1973 in Wales
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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1973 to Wales and its people.
See also other events of 1973 and the list of years in Wales.
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[edit] Incumbents
- Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales
- Princess of Wales - vacant
- Secretary of State for Wales - Peter Thomas
- Archbishop of Wales - Gwilym Owen Williams
- Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales - Brinley
[edit] Events
- During the year, there are 424 road deaths in Wales - an all-time record.
- Sony opens its factory in Bridgend, the first major Japanese investment in Wales.
- Creation of the Wales TUC.
- Drilling for oil and gas begins off the coast of Wales. A fourth oil refinery opens at Milford Haven.
- The Llyn Brianne dam is completed.
- Professor Brian Josephson wins the Nobel Prize for Physics.
- 23 November - Max Boyce records his legendary live show at Treorchy Rugby Club.
[edit] Arts and literature
- Publication of the first papur bro community newspaper, Y Dinesydd.
- The Welsh Philharmonia Orchestra is founded.
- Sir Richard Armstrong becomes conductor of Welsh National Opera.
[edit] Awards
- National Eisteddfod of Wales (held in Ruthin)
- National Eisteddfod of Wales: Chair - Alan Llwyd
- National Eisteddfod of Wales: Crown - Alan Llwyd
- National Eisteddfod of Wales: Prose Medal - Emyr Roberts
- National Eisteddfod of Wales: Drama Medal - Urien Wiliam
[edit] New books
- Leo Abse - Private Member
- Huw Lloyd Edwards - Y Llyffantod
- Jane Edwards - Tyfu
- Islwyn Ffowc Elis - Harris (play)
- Gwynfor Evans - Wales Can Win
- W. J. Gruffydd (Elerydd) - Cerddi'r Llygad
- Richard Hughes - The Wooden Shepherdess
- Moses Glyn Jones - Y Ffynnon Fyw
- Judith Maro - Atgofion Haganah
- Caradog Prichard - Afal Drwg Adda
- Gomer M. Roberts - Cloc y Capel
- Emlyn Williams – Emlyn
[edit] Music
- Max Boyce – Live at Treorchy (album)
- Karl Jenkins' first album with Soft Machine, Six, wins the Melody Maker British Jazz Album of the Year award. Jenkins also wins the miscellaneous musical instrument award.
- Grace Williams - Ave Maris Stella and Fairest of Stars
[edit] Film
[edit] Welsh-language films
- None
[edit] Broadcasting
[edit] Welsh-language television
[edit] English-language television
- Fish (with John Ogwen)
- Hang out your Brightest Colours, controversial documentary by Kenneth Griffith
- Philip Madoc makes a memorable appearance as a U-boat captain in Dad's Army.
[edit] Sport
- Athletics - Cardiff Athletic Club wins the British Athletics League Championship for the second time.
- Cycling - The Welsh Cycling Union is formed.
- Horse racing - Geoff Lewis wins both the Oaks and the 1,000 Guineas on "Mysterious".
- Rugby union - Japan plays its first rugby match in Europe at Penygraig in the Rhondda.
- Snooker - Ray Reardon is World Professional Champion for the second time.
[edit] Births
- January 20 - Stephen Crabb, politician
- 15 February - Adrian Lewis Morgan, actor
- 24 April - Gabby Logan, television presenter
- 3 May - Jamie Baulch, athlete
- 29 May - Lee Jones, footballer
- 6 July - Bradley Dredge, golfer
- 6 August - Donna Lewis, singer
- 21 August - Nicola Davies, politician
- 22 August - Lee Dainton, skateboarder
- 6 October - Ioan Gruffudd, actor
- 9 October - Sian Evans, singer
- 29 November - Ryan Giggs, footballer
[edit] Deaths
- 19 March - Sir Clement Price Thomas, surgeon
- 29 July - Cecil Griffiths, athlete
- 9 August – Donald Peers, singer
- 11 August - Johnnie Clay, Test cricketer
- 21 September - C. H. Dodd, theologian
- date unknown
- Kenneth Allott, poet and critic
- Anne Griffith-Jones, educationist
- Elena Puw Morgan, novelist
- Sir David Hughes Parry, professor of law and university administrator
- Melville Richards, academic
