1973 in Wales
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See also 1972 in Wales, other events of 1973, 1974 in Wales 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
[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.
- November 23 - 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.
[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
[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 - 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] Sports
- 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
- February - Adrian Lewis Morgan, actor
- April 24 - Gabby Logan, television presenter
- May 3 - Jamie Baulch, athlete
- May 29 - Lee Jones, footballer
- July 6 - Bradley Dredge, golfer
- August 6 - Donna Lewis, singer
- August 21 - Nicola Davies, politician
- August 22 - Lee Dainton, skateboarder
- October 6 - Ioan Gruffudd, actor
- October 9 - Sian Evans, singer
- November 29 - Ryan Giggs, footballer
[edit] Deaths
- July 29 - Cecil Griffiths, athlete
- August 9 – Donald Peers, singer
- August 11 - Johnnie Clay, Test cricketer
- September 21 - C. H. Dodd, theologian
- date unknown - Kenneth Allott, poet and critic
- date unknown - Sir Clement Price Thomas, surgeon
- date unknown - Anne Griffith-Jones, educationist
- date unknown - Elena Puw Morgan, novelist
- date unknown - Sir David Hughes Parry
- date unknown - Melville Richards, academic
